Fast facts for the critical care nurse : critical care nursing in a nutshell / Michele Angell Landrum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Landrum, Michele Angell.

Series:

Fast facts (Springer Publishing Company)

Fast Facts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Critically ill--Care.

Critically ill.

Critical care medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This pocket-sized reference for new and seasoned intensive care unit (ICU) nurses contains critical knowledge presented in the clear, precise, ""Fact Facts"" format. It provides quick access to a broad array of guidelines, procedures, and equipment used by ICU nurses daily as well as on a less frequent basis. The book covers basic assessment and procedural skills, medications, intravenous (IV) therapy, nutrition, wound care, sterile field setup, and patient preparation. It facilitates equipment mastery for respiratory and cardiac care along with troubleshooting tips for monitoring and mechanic

Contents:

pt. 1. Foundations of critical care

pt. 2. Critical care basics

pt. 3. Critical care equipment competencies

pt. 4. The specialty critical care unit.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8261-0729-X

1-283-24740-2

9786613247407

OCLC:

748242153