
The third edition of the best-selling Critical Care Nursing offers readers a fully up-to-date, evidence-based guide to the science and practice of nursing the critically ill patient. Organised into 16 chapters, this edition covers all essential aspects of critical care nursing, from how to manage and monitor specific problems within organ systems, to how to provide sympathetic and compassionate care. A new chapter on 'Managing major incidents and preparing for pandemics' has been introduced with an insight to this crucial aspect of contemporary global healthcare. Written by a team of experienced nurses, this textbook supports staff working across the continuum of critical care to deliver safe, knowledgeable care that is rooted in a strong clinical, evidence base.
This text investigates the core clinical competencies and evidence-based methodologies required to provide safe, effective care for critically ill patients. The authors, drawing on their extensive backgrounds in nursing education and clinical practice, provide a structured framework that bridges the gap between physiological science and bedside patient management. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for nursing staff to integrate current research into their daily practice across various critical care environments.
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Experts and educators identify this text as a foundational resource for nursing staff working within the critical care continuum. Readers frequently note the clarity of the evidence-based approach and the practical utility of the updated chapters regarding global healthcare challenges.
Page Count:
586
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192515322
ISBN-13:
9780192515322
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