Acute Nursing Care: Recognising and Responding to Medical Emergencies

ISBN-13: 9781138454378 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017

Peate, Ian

Opis

Using a body systems approach and emphasising the central role and function of the nurse throughout, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential issues in acute nursing care.

Spis treści

Chapter 1 Assessment and recognition of emergencies in acute care, Helen Dutton; Chapter 2 Vulnerability in the acutely ill patient, Ian Peate; Chapter 3 The cell and tissues, John Mears; Chapter 4 Body fluids and electrolytes, Liz Allibone; Chapter 5 The patient with acute respiratory problems, Carl Margereson, Sarah Withey; Chapter 6 The patient with acute cardiovascular problems, Helen Dutton, Sharon Elliott, Andrew Sargent; Chapter 7 Recognition and management of cardiopulmonary arrest, Sharon Elliott; Chapter 8 The patient with acute renal problems, Jacqui Finch; Chapter 9 The patient with acute neurological problems, Katie Scales; Chapter 10 The patient with acute gastrointestinal problems, Julian Howard, Angela Morgan; Chapter 11 The patient with acute endocrine problems, Angela Morgan, Julian Howard, Margaret Kirkby; Chapter 12 The immune and lymphatic systems, infection and sepsis, Andrea Blay, Jacqui Finch, Helen Dutton; Chapter 13 The safe transfer of acutely ill patients, Jacqui Finch;

O autorze

Ian Peate