Description
**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Critical Care-Emergency Nursing, 2024****Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care**Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by more than 100 critical care experts under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, this definitive reference represents the gold standard of care for procedures performed in progressive and critical care settings. It guides you through procedures common to the adult critical care environment, including those performed by advanced practice nurses, in an illustrated, step-by-step format. This edition — now in in full color — features new procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. Quick-reference tabs make it easier than ever to locate content quickly. This new edition integrates key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, and coordinates closely with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. Chapter-specific quick-links employ QR codes for instant access to high-quality online references.- Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, written by more than 100 expert critical care clinicians under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, and extensively reviewed by more than 100 additional critical care experts to ensure the accuracy and currency- Comprehensive coverage includes all procedures commonly performed in progressive and critical care settings, including those performed by advanced practice nurses (indicated by an AP icon)- Straightforward, step-by-step organization uses consistent headings to make following a procedure (and finding the various supporting elements) quick and easy, with bulleted lists, tables, and detailed illustrations throughout to ensure that content is easy to reference and follow- Rationales for all interventions in patient and family education, assessment, patient preparation, procedure, and monitoring help students understand the rationale for every step, and a level of evidence is provided when a research base exists to substantiate an intervention, giving insight into the strength of recommendations- NEW! Additional procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols- NEW! Full-color design with color reference tabs enhances navigation, plus full-color illustrations reinforce understanding- UPDATED! Key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, are integrated throughout, and content coordinates with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition- NEW! Chapter-specific quick-links via QR codes provide quick access to online references, which have been updated and limited to the highest-value sources
Table of Contents
Unit I PULMONARY SYSTEMSection I Airway Management1 Endotracheal Intubation (Perform)2 Endotracheal Intubation (Assist)3 Endotracheal Tube Care and Oral Care Practices for Ventilated and Nonventilated Patients4 Extubation/Decannulation (Perform)5 Extubation/Decannulation (Assist)6 Laryngeal Mask Airway7 Nasopharyngeal and Oral Airway Insertion8 Suctioning: Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube9 Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Perform)10 Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Assist)11 Tracheostomy Cuff and Tube CareSection Two: Special Pulmonary Procedures12 Continuous End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring13 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation14 Oxygen Saturation Monitoring With Pulse Oximetry15 Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome PatientsSection Three: Thoracic Cavity Management16 Autotransfusion17 Chest Tube Placement (Perform)18 Chest Tube Placement (Assist)19 Chest Tube Removal (Perform)20 Chest Tube Removal (Assist)21 Closed Chest-Drainage System22 Needle Thoracostomy (Perform)23 horacentesis (Perform)24 Thoracentesis (Assist)25 Bronchoscopy (Perform)26 Bronchoscopy (Assist)Section Four: Ventilatory Management27 Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (Through an Artificial Airway)28 Noninvasive Ventilation29 Manual Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bag-Valve-Mask Device30 Weaning Mechanical VentilationUNIT 2: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMSection Five: Cardiac Emergencies31 Automated External Defibrillation32 Cardioversion33 Defibrillation (External)34 Emergent Open Sternotomy (Perform) and Defibrillation (Internal) (Perform)35 Emergent Open Sternotomy and Internal Defibrillation (Assist)36 External Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator37 Pericardiocentesis (Perform)38 Pericardiocentesis (Assist)Section Six: Cardiac Pacemakers39 Atrial Electrogram40 Atrial Overdrive Pacing (Perform)41 Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal42 Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: Post-Insertion Care43 Permanent Pacemaker (Assessing Function)44 Temporary Transcutaneous (External) Pacing45 Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion (Perform)46 Temporary Transvenous and Epicardial PacingSection Seven: Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices47 Intraaortic Balloon Pump Management48 Ventricular Assist DevicesSection Eight: Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring49 Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring50 ST-Segment Monitoring (Continuous)51 Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram With Right and Left Posterior LeadsSection Nine: Hemodynamic Monitoring52 Arterial Catheter Insertion (Perform)53 Arterial Catheter Insertion (Assist), Care, and Removal54 Blood Sampling From an Arterial Catheter55 Arterial Pressure–Based Cardiac Output Monitoring56 Central Venous/Right Atrial Pressure Monitoring57 Blood Sampling From a Central Venous Catheter58 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform)59 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure Monitoring60 Single-Pressure and Multiple-Pressure Transducer Systems61 Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting62 Blood Sampling From a Pulmonary Artery Catheter63 Continuous Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring64 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal65 Cardiac Output Measurement Techniques (Invasive)66 Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring67 Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Perform68 Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Assist, Care, and RemovalSection Ten: Special Cardiac Procedures69 Femoral Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal70 Radial Arterial Sheath Removal71 Pericardial Catheter Management72 Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist)Section Eleven: Vascular Access and Fluid Management73 Arterial Puncture74 Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform)75 Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist), Nursing Care and Removal76 Implantable Venous Access Device: Access, Deaccess, and Care77 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter and Midline Catheters78 Use of a Massive Infusion Device and a Pressure Infuser Bag79 Intraosseous AccessUNIT 3: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEMSection Twelve: Neurologic Monitoring80 Periphe
