Manual of Critical Care Nursing

by Baird, Marianne Saunorus; Bethel, Sue

• ISBN13: 9780323063760
• ISBN10: 0323063764
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780323026574
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-29
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science
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Summary

It's the ideal go-to reference for the clinical setting! Compact and easy to use, Manual of Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition presents essential information on approximately 80 disorders and conditions, as well as concepts relevant to caring for all critically ill patients and functioning in the critical care environment. Award-winning clinical nurse specialists Marianne Baird and Sue Bethel separate the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, patient teaching, and rehabilitation. A concise, consistent format presents the material in a way that reflects a practicing nurse's thought processes. Coverage of approximately 80 critical care conditions/disorders includes those most commonly seen in critical care units.Chapter outlines provide easy reference to care plans and other key information.A portable size makes it ideal for use in the unit or bedside, and is also easy to carry on campus.Unique! Gerontology icons and boxes highlight considerations relating to the care of older adults.Unique! Research briefs in special boxes discuss selected research studies for evidence-based patient care.Unique! The latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses are marked with an icon, and provide familiarity with NANDA terminology.Appendixes provide quick reference to information needed in the critical care setting. Revised format mirrors a practicing nurse's approach to patient care, and makes it easier to find information.Unique! Quality Indicators and Measures tables summarize performance measures and highlight interventions associated with the best available patient care guidelines.Unique! Diagnostic Tests tables highlight the definition, purpose, and abnormal findings for each test.Newly formatted care plans incorporate diagnoses, interventions, and desired outcomes in a consistent, logical organizationCollaborative management tables concisely summarize key points while incorporating nationally recognized guidelines.Patient safety alerts and high alerts call attention to issues important to a patient's safety.Colored tabs mark the location of each body system, making topics easier to find.Smaller trim size increases portability for use in the unit or bedside, while enhancing readability.

Table of Contents

General Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill

Acid-Base Imbalances

Alterations in Consciousness

Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Mechanical Ventilation

Nutritional Support

Pain

Prolonged Immobility

Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade

Wound and Skin Care

Managing the Critical Care Environment

Bioterrorism

Emerging Infections

Emotional and Spiritual Support of the Patient and Significant Others

Ethical Considerations in Critical Care

Patient Safety NEW!

Multisystem Trauma

Major Trauma

Abdominal Trauma

Acute Cardiac Tamponade

Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Burns

Compartment Syndrome/Ischemic Myositis

Drowning

Pelvic Fractures

Renal and Lower Urinary Tract Trauma

Traumatic Brain Injury

Thoracic Trauma

Respiratory Dysfunctions

Respiratory Assessment: General

Acute Asthma Exacerbation

Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Acute Pneumonia

Acute Respiratory Failure

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary Embolus (PE)

Pulmonary Hypertension

Cardiovascular Dysfunctions

Cardiovascular Assessment: General

Heart Failure

Acute Coronary Syndromes/Coronary Artery Thrombolysis

Acute Infective Endocarditis

Acute Pericarditis

Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection

Cardiogenic Shock

Cardiomyopathy

Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances

Hypertensive Emergencies

Peripheral Vascular Disease NEW!

Valvular Heart Disease

Renal Failure

Renal Assessment: General

Acute Renal Failure/Acute Kidney Injury

Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies NEW!

Neurologic Dysfunctions

Neurologic Assessment: General

Brain Death

Cerebral Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Care of the Patient after Intracranial Surgery

Meningitis

Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders

Status Epilepticus

Stroke: Ischemic and Hemorrhagic

Endocrinologic Dysfunctions

Endocrinologic Assessment: General

Acute Adrenal Insufficiency (Adrenal Crisis)

Diabetes Insipidus

Hyperglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and Hyperosmolar Syndrome NEW!

Myxedema Coma

Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

Thyrotoxic Crisis (Thyroid Storm)

Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions

Gastrointestinal Assessment: General

Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Acute Pancreatitis

Enterocutaneous Fistulas

Hepatic Failure

Peritonitis

Hematologic/Immunologic Dysfunctions

Hematologic Assessment: General

Anaphylactic Shock

Profound Anemias/Hemolytic Crisis

Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders

Multisystem Stressors

Abdominal Hypertension and Compartment Syndrome

Drug Overdose

High-Risk Obstetrics

Oncologic Emergencies NEW!

Organ Transplantation NEW!

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), Sepsis, Septic Shock, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)

Appendixes

Heart and Breath Sounds

Glasgow Coma Scale

Cranial Nerves: Assessment and Dysfunctions

Major Deep Tendon (Muscle-Stretch) Reflexes

Major Superficial (Cutaneous) Reflexes

Inotropic and Vasoactive Medication Infusions

Sample Relaxation Technique

Abbreviations Used in this Manual

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