Emergency Nursing At A Glance

Author : Natalie Holbery
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118867661
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Nursing at a Glance written by Natalie Holbery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a wide-ranging and succinct overview of the key concepts of emergency care. Emergency Nursing at a Glance uses the unique and highly visual at a Glance format to convey vital information quickly and efficiently, ensuring that nursing students have access to all the important topics they need for an emergency care placement. This highly visual, easy-to-read guide is the ideal companion for anyone entering fields involving urgent or unscheduled care. •Includes all aspects of emergency care, including trauma, minor injury, triage processes, patient assessment, common emergency presentations, as well as legal, ethical and professional issues. •Covers care of adults, children, and those with learning disabilities and mental health conditions •Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach Emergency Nursing at a Glance is an invaluable resource for nursing students, newly qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals working in emergency departments, urgent care centres, minor injury units and walk-in centres.

Author : Helen Dutton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118815157
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance written by Helen Dutton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all the fundamental elements of acute and critical care nursing. Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance provides an introduction to the key knowledge and skills for patient assessment and problem identification, as well as how to plan, implement and evaluate care management strategies. It also explores clinical decision-making processes and their impact on care delivery, as well as key psychosocial issues, pain management, and safe transfer. All information is presented in a clear, double-page spread with key information accompanied by tables, illustrations, photographs and diagrams. Key features: Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout An accessible, evidence-based, introduction to a complex topic Presents information structured according to the Resuscitation Council’s systematic ABCDE framework for ease of understanding Accompanied by patient case studies to help apply theory to practice Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance is ideal for nursing students, healthcare assistants, and registered nurses working within the acute and critical care setting.

Author : Thomas Hughes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118293940
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance written by Thomas Hughes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, andin full-colour, this brand new title provides an accessibleintroduction and revision aid for medical students and juniordoctors. Reflecting the increased profile of Emergency Medicine inclinical practice and the medical school curriculum, AdultEmergency Medicine at a Glance provides a user-friendlyoverview of the key subjects that will enable any student or juniordoctor to 'hit the ground running' when they enter one of the mostexciting areas of clinical medicine. Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance is: A concise, visually orientated course in emergency medicinethat is perfect for both study and revision Organised around symptoms: 'Short of Breath', rather thandiagnoses: 'Pneumonia' Focused on the most common or dangerous conditions you will seein the Emergency Department and includes the latest cardiacresuscitation guidelines Comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 47 full-pagecolour illustrations

Author : Jeff Solheim
Publisher : Sigma Theta Tau
ISBN 13 : 1940446465
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Nursing: The Profession, The Pathway, The Practice written by Jeff Solheim and published by Sigma Theta Tau. This book was released on 2016-01-13 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 136.3 million patient visits to the Emergency Department, emergency nurses are not only in high demand but a continuously growing segment of the nursing profession. Emergency nurses find themselves in high-risk, faced-paced, physically and emotionally demanding, and difficult situations on a constant bases, which many nurses will describe as both stressful and surprisingly, extremely fulfilling. But there are so many variables, moving pieces, and different roles when it comes to emergency nurses. How do you begin to understand or know if this is the right career for you when there is so much to know? Emergency Nurse: The Profession, the Pathway, and the Practice provides students, new nurses, and existing emergency nurses the tools and information they need to pursue and sustain a successful career in emergency healthcare. Author Jeff Solheim informs readers about the career opportunities that exist within emergency nursing, introduces nurses to the emergency department and how it differs from other healthcare settings, and explains the challenges and patient populations that emergency nurses will face on a regular basis. Filled with fun facts, notes, and practical advice, this book is a fantastic resource for a nurse eager to learn more about emergency care.

Author : Natalie Holbery
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111886767X
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Nursing at a Glance written by Natalie Holbery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a wide-ranging and succinct overview of the key concepts of emergency care. Emergency Nursing at a Glance uses the unique and highly visual at a Glance format to convey vital information quickly and efficiently, ensuring that nursing students have access to all the important topics they need for an emergency care placement. This highly visual, easy-to-read guide is the ideal companion for anyone entering fields involving urgent or unscheduled care. •Includes all aspects of emergency care, including trauma, minor injury, triage processes, patient assessment, common emergency presentations, as well as legal, ethical and professional issues. •Covers care of adults, children, and those with learning disabilities and mental health conditions •Presented in the bestselling at a Glance format, with superb illustrations and a concise approach Emergency Nursing at a Glance is an invaluable resource for nursing students, newly qualified nurses and other healthcare professionals working in emergency departments, urgent care centres, minor injury units and walk-in centres.

Author : Kathleen S. Oman
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 : 9780323040327
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency Nursing Secrets written by Kathleen S. Oman and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the nursing Secrets Series(R), Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This comprehensive resource is designed for both new and experienced emergency nurses and provides a wealth of helpful "pearls" or "secrets" of practice. Logically organized for quick access to key information, this book is divided into four main sections: Practice Topics, Chief Complaints, Trauma Care, and Special Populations. Written by experts in the field of emergency nursing The 100 Top Secrets are listed in the front of book for quick reference Key Points boxes in each chapter outline important information for at-a-glance access Internet Resources boxes offer readers additional information via the Internet Four new chapters on Resuscitation Issues, Endocrine Emergencies, Hematologic Emergencies, and Drug and Alcohol Impaired Patients Expanded coverage of bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction in the Emergency Preparedness chapter

Author : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826152171
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for the ER Nurse, Fourth Edition written by Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling resource has successfully prepared thousands of ER nurses to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care to their patients. This new edition is updated with guidelines from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Stroke Association, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, and Trauma Nurse Core Course. This guide presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are replete with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips. This Fast Facts guide is written in bullet-point format and is alphabetically organized by disease and disorder within each body system to emphasize easy access and at-a-glance viewing. All chapters list relevant materials, equipment and drugs; and each diagnosis includes its definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Helpful appendices display common abbreviations and lab values, EKG rhythms, frequently used medications, and updated alphabetized skills checklists for self-examination. New to the Fourth Edition: New content on administering Alteplase, coronaviruses, decompression sickness, high altitude illness, human trafficking, influenza, lightning injuries, osteomyelitis, parasitic and insect infestations, post-birth warning signs, post-cardiac arrest care, rhabdomyolysis, status asthmaticus, and triage legal issues. Updates on infectious disease emergencies, disaster response emergencies, environmental emergencies, and OB/GYN emergencies New information on fluid and electrolyte imbalance Shock and Multisystem Trauma divided into two expanded chapters Updated with useful tricks of the trade and 'survival tips' New knowledge on street drugs including vaping, concentrated marijuana, and the opioid crisis Key Features: Educates new ER nurses and their preceptors on the most common injuries and illnesses they will encounter Comes in handy pocket size for reference on the go Provides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty care Delivers hands-on teaching strategies for instructors

Author : Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082611864X
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts for the ER Nurse written by Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, CEN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Edition received 21 five-star reviews on Amazon! The newly revised third edition of the bestselling orientation guide for novice ER nurses delivers important clinical updates across body systems in an easy-to-read on the move bullet-point format. Including a new chapter on hematologic emergencies with evidence-based practice for sickle cell care management, all sections of this new edition have been thoroughly updated to supplement the ER nurse's busy day-to-day orientation process. The only book of its kind, this quick-access guide prepares ER nurses for the most common illnesses they will encounter by alphabetically organizing diseases and disorders within each body system. All chapters, written in short paragraphs with at-a-glance bulleted information, list relevant materials, equipment, and drugs. Each possible diagnosis comes with a definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. The popular "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" feature consists of succinct key points and questions and answers for review. Culminating in appendices that include a list of abbreviations, common lab values, EKG rhythms, and frequently used ER medications, this quick reference addresses the ER nurse’s needs at a glance. Skills check-off sheets provide crucial self-checks for efficient and confident care in the ER. New to the Third Edition: New documentation tips throughout and updated illustrations Updated American Heart Association Guidelines included Stroke updates with TPA inclusion and exclusion criteria and administration tips Disaster response updates including highly infectious diseases and mass casualties Updates on increased opioid-induced cardiac arrests, toxicological emergencies, and substance abuse (includes synthetic and designer drugs) Updated information on respiratory emergencies Reorganized shock information Key Features: Written by an expert ER nurse for novice ER nurses and preceptors Handy pocket size Provides easy referral to equipment, medications, procedures, and specialty care Includes practical tips, tricks of the trade, and critical thinking questions Audio book format available for the ER nurse on the go Instructor's resources available

Author : Helen Dutton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118815173
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance written by Helen Dutton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all the fundamental elements of acute and critical care nursing. Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance provides an introduction to the key knowledge and skills for patient assessment and problem identification, as well as how to plan, implement and evaluate care management strategies. It also explores clinical decision-making processes and their impact on care delivery, as well as key psychosocial issues, pain management, and safe transfer. All information is presented in a clear, double-page spread with key information accompanied by tables, illustrations, photographs and diagrams. Key features: Superbly illustrated, with full colour illustrations throughout An accessible, evidence-based, introduction to a complex topic Presents information structured according to the Resuscitation Council’s systematic ABCDE framework for ease of understanding Accompanied by patient case studies to help apply theory to practice Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance is ideal for nursing students, healthcare assistants, and registered nurses working within the acute and critical care setting.

Author : Emergency Nurses Association
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323074022
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sheehy's Emergency Nursing - E-Book written by Emergency Nurses Association and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by emergency nurses for emergency nurses, this comprehensive, evidence-based resource covers the issues and procedures that are often unique to the emergency department. New developments and changes in clinical practice are incorporated throughout. The user-friendly format features more than 350 high-quality illustrations and 150 tables that highlight essential concepts and offer quick access to vital information. Key coverage includes clinical fundamentals, treatment for trauma and medical-surgical emergencies, the foundations of emergency nursing practice, and special populations. 58 contributors offer valuable insights from a broad range of clinical positions in rural, suburban, and urban areas. High-quality radiographs and other diagnostic images help you learn to identify common conditions — especially head trauma, fractures, and dislocations. Logically organized, chapters are grouped into six sections for quick access to important content: Foundations of Emergency Nursing, Professional Practice, Clinical Foundations of Emergency Nursing, Major Trauma Emergencies, Medical and Surgical Emergencies, and Special Patient Populations. Tables and boxes highlight and summarize critical information for at-a-glance reference. A separate unit on special patient populations covers topics such as child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, substance abuse and behavioral/pediatric/obstetrical emergencies. Priority nursing diagnoses are highlighted in a quick-reference appendix to help you focus on the most serious problems. Five new chapters bring you the most reliable, up-to-date information on these key topics: Management of the Critical Care Patient in the Emergency Department Family Presence During Resuscitation Forensic Nursing Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Agents of Mass Destruction Influenza: Seasonal, Avian, and Pandemic Expanded coverage of shock and sepsis provides essential information on pathophysiology and diagnosis, with valuable guidelines for managing these patients. A detailed discussion of various types of triage systems and triage acuity ratings examines valid and reliable methods for differentiating between patients who require immediate treatment and those who can wait. Additional coverage of behavioral health emergencies includes new information on agitation, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.