Nurse's Survival Guide to Acute Medical Emergencies

Harrison, Richard MD

Book Information
Edition:	3rd
Publisher:	Churchill Livingstone
ISBN:	0-7020-4044-4 (0702040444)
ISBN-13:	978-0-7020-4044-3 (9780702040443)
New Edition:	0-7020-7666-X
Format:	British/Pocketbook
Binding:	Flexicover
Copyright:	2011
Publish Date:	10/11
Weight:	1.00 Lbs.
Pages:	437
Carton Quantity:	32
Subject Class:	CCN (Critical Care Nursing)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Nurse's Survival Guide
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Emergencies-Nursing; Critical Care-Methods
NLM Class:	WY 49
LC Class:	RT120
Abstract:	Are you working in an acute or emergency unit? This is an indispensable pocket guide to caring for patients with acute medical conditions. This book will help you to: Care for patients within the critical first 24 hours of admission. Manage patients using the most up-to-date, evidence-based approach. Understand the most-common emergency medical conditions and their underlying disease mechanisms. Handle the patient's assessment, understand the observations and manage their disease. Easily obtain practical advice in a clear style. Explains 'what to tell the patient and relatives' in jargon-free language Access information on SARS, avian influenza and bio-terrorism. Improved sections on Acute Coronary Syndromes, non-invasive ventilation, acute stroke care, acute kidney injury and emergency oxygen treatment.

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