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Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice (Oxford Medical Publications)

4.00 ( 6 Ratings by Goodreads)
Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice (Oxford Medical Publications)

Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice (Oxford Medical Publications)

4.00 (6 Ratings by Goodreads)
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An essential practical guide to all nurses working in intensive care. The second edition of this popular textbook encompasses the knowledge, skills and expertise employed in nursing the critically ill patient. It highlights the priorities of care and the principles of management in a range of problems common in the ICU. The reader will benefit from the strong clinical foundation and the high level of expertise of the authors. Emphasis is placed on the nursing aspects of a multi-disciplinary approach to caring for the critically ill patient. The structure of the book allows new students to understand the physiology underlying the patient's condition before concentrating on the priorities of interventions and nursing care.
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780198525875
ISBN10 0198525877
Number Of Pages 552
Item Weight 1200 g
Product Dimensions 188 x 34 x 242 mm
Publisher / Reseller Oxford University Press, U.S.A
Format paperback
Edition 2
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The book is of great value to both experienced and new critical care staff in an educational situation...It succeeds in giving a broad and highly informative view on the critical care environment and stretches the experienced nurse to consider more effective and optimized care, raising the standards of care and familiarizing the reader with a holistic approach to the management of critical care patients. British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 96, No 4 This textbook is ideal for nurses who want to understand practical issues that may be experienced while caring for the critically ill at the bedside ... I felt the book was easy to read and kept me interested, and I would recommend it to my colleagues. ccforum.com A well laid out and comprehensive text for those embarking on a career in critical care nursing. Nursing Standard, Vol 20, No 23 The book provides a good general overview and a base knowledge of the areas covered... The test yourself sections at the end of the chapters are useful to check knowledge and understanding with answers provided. The information is evidence based with a comprehensive reference list and bibliography provided at the end of each chapter. Nursing Times

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