Full Description
Fully updated in line with contemporary policy and practice, the second edition introduces core aspects of critical care - from infection prevention and control to psychological care - before introducing critical care as it relates to the pathophysiology of different systems of the body.
The book is packed full of practical learning features that have been specially designed to enhance your knowledge and test your understanding, including:
• Clinical case studies
• Theory stop points
• Critical thinking tasks
• Reflective practice exercises
Written by a dedicated team of lecturers and practitioners with extensive experience in critical care nursing, this essential guide will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in a critical care environment.
Ideal for nursing students studying critical care, those undertaking clinical placements in intensive care settings, or for nurses new to the critical care environment.
Lecturers and instructors can go online to access a testbank of multiple-choice questions and links to relevant videos for each chapter, as well as PowerPoints for each chapter that can be downloaded and customised as needed.
Contents
Chapter 1: The history and development of critical care nursing - Samantha Freeman
Chapter 2: Humanising critical care - Samantha Freeman
Chapter 3: The Critical care continuum - Samantha Freeman and Sally Moore
Chapter 4: Infection Prevention and Control in the Adult Critical Care Unit - Mark Cole
Chapter 5: Critical Care related to the respiratory system - Colin Steen, Samantha Freeman and Gregory Bleakley
Chapter 6: Critical Care related to the cardiac system - Colin Steen
Chapter 7: Critical Care related to sepsis and septic shock - Colin Steen
Chapter 8: Critical Care Related to the Pathophysiology and Management of Renal and Liver Disorders - Gregory Bleakley, Samantha Freeman and Claire Burns
Chapter 9: The Complex Patient: Scenario 1 - Samantha Freeman and Sally Moore
Chapter 10: Critical Care related to the gastrointestinal system - Claire Burns
Chapter 11: Critical Care related to neurology physiology and disorders - Gregory Bleakley
Chapter 12: Critical Care related to the skin and integumentary system - Claire Burns
Chapter 13: The Complex Patient: Scenario 2 - Gregory Bleakley
Chapter 14: Critical Care related to women during pregnancy and childbirth - Gillian Singleton
Chapter 15: The psychological care of the critically ill - Samantha Freeman
Chapter 16: End of life in the critical care setting - Karen Heggs and April Turner
Chapter 17: Rehabilitation after critical illness - Sally Moore and Samantha Freeman
