Full Description
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
Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Tips on Surviving ED Nursing
2. Acid-Base Imbalances
3. Cardiovascular Emergencies
4. Dental, Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
5. Disaster Response Emergencies
6. Endocrine Emergencies
7. Environmental Emergencies
8. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
9. Gastrointestinal Emergencies
10. Genitourinary Emergencies
11. Geriatric Emergencies
12. Hematological Emergencies
13. Infectious Disease Emergencies
14. Mental Health Emergencies
15. Neurological Emergencies
16. OB/GYN Emergencies
17. Ocular Emergencies
18. Orthopedic and Wound Care Emergencies
19. Pediatric Emergencies
20. Respiratory Emergencies
21. Shock and Multisystem Trauma Emergencies
22. Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies
23. Triage
Appendices
A. Common Emergency Department Lab Values
B. Everyday Emergency Department Medications
C. Critical IV Drips
D. Abbreviations
E. 12-Lead EKGs and Common Dysrhythmias
F. Skills Check-Off Sheets
Bibliography
Index
