Neuroscience Nursing Evidence-Based Theory and Practice

by Woodward, Sue; Mestecky, Ann-marie

• ISBN13: 9781405163569
• ISBN10: 1405163569
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-31
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

"Superior... An important resource for nurses"Shanne McNamara, Vice President, British Association of Neuroscience NursesNeuroscience Nursing is a comprehensive, practical text that reflects both the richness and the diversity of contemporary neuroscience nursing. This important new text aims to inform the practice of neuroscience nursing through the report of current research, best available evidence, policy and education.This important new book is divided into several sections exploring: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; assessment, interpretation and management of specific problems in the neurological patient; neurological investigations and neurosurgical procedures; management of patients with intracranial disorders; and management of patients with long-term conditions. It also explores the underpinning concepts of neuroscience care, including its history and development, and legal and ethical issues. Uniquely, this text also includes patients' perspectives of living with a variety of neurological conditions.Key features: The first evidence-based UK neuroscience textbook for nurses Extensive full colour illustrations throughout Applicable to a wide variety of settings including prevention, primary care, acute and critical care, rehabilitation and palliative care Contributions from nurse specialists, nurse consultants, academics and subject experts from throughout the UK

Author Biography

Sue Woodward is a Lecturer in Nursing and Nursing Research Fellow at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

Anne-Marie Mestecky is a Lecturer in Critical Care Nursing at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London. She is on the editorial board for the British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, and the Pan London Neuroscience Nursing benchmark group.

Table of Contents

Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

Cells of the CNS and How They Communicate

The Structural and Biochemical Defences of the CNS

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain

The Spinal Cord

The Autonomic Nervous System

Intracranial Physiology

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Specific Problems in the Neurological Patient

Assessment and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Consciousness

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Cognition

Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviour

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Perceptual, Motor and Sensory Function

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Speech & Swallowing

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Cranial Nerve Dysfunction

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Cardiovascular Status in the Neurological Patient

Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Respiratory Function in the Neurological Patients

Assessment and Management of Fluid, Electrolytes and Nutrition in the Neurological Patient

Assessment and Management of Pain

Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Problems

Neurological Investigations and Neurosurgical Procedures

Neurological Investigations

Common Neurosurgical Procedures

Management of Patients with Intracranial Disorders and Disease

Management of Patients with Intracranial Tumours

Management of Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack

Management of Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations

Management of Patients with CNS Infections

Management of Patients with Hydrocephalus

Management of Patients with Long-term Conditions

Management of Patients with Common Movement Disorders

Management of Patients with Motor Neurone Disease

Management of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Management of Patients with Dementias

Management of Patients with Epilepsy

Management of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

Management of Patients following Head and Spinal Trauma

Management of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Management of Patients with Spinal Injury

Management of Patients with Neuropathies and Spinal Disorders and Disease

Management of Patients with Disorders of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord

Management of Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Other Peripheral Neuropathies

Fundamental Concepts of Neuroscience Nursing

Ethical And Legal Issues

The History and Development of Neuroscience Nursing

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