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    Introduction to critical care nursing / [edited by] Mary Lou Sole, Deborah G. Klein, Marthe J. Moseley.

    • Title:Introduction to critical care nursing / [edited by] Mary Lou Sole, Deborah G. Klein, Marthe J. Moseley.
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    • Variant Title:Critical care nursing
    • Other Contributors/Collections:Sole, Mary Lou, editor.
      Klein, Deborah G., editor.
      Moseley, Marthe J., editor.
    • Published/Created:St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2017]
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Intensive care nursing.
    • Medical Subjects: Critical Care Nursing--methods.
      Nursing Care.
    • Edition:7th edition.
    • Description:xx, 664 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
    • Summary:Find clear, concise coverage of the essential concepts, procedures, and technology of critical care nursing! Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition helps nurses provide safe, effective, patient-centered care in a variety of critical care settings. Evidence-based coverage includes realistic case studies and incorporates the latest advances in critical care. Disorders are conveniently organized by body system or special situation, and nursing management chapters include quick-reference nursing care plans. Designed for one-semester courses, this easy-to-understand textbook will help your students develop clinical reasoning skills and succeed in today's highly complex critical care environments. -- from publisher's web site.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
    • ISBN:9780323377034 paperback ; alkaline paper
      0323377033 paperback ; alkaline paper
    • Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I Fundamental Concepts
      1. Overview of Critical Care Nursing / John Whitcomb
      Definition of Critical Care Nursing
      Evolution of Critical Care
      Professional Organizations
      American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
      Society of Critical Care Medicine
      Other Professional Organizations
      Certification
      Standards
      Critical Care Nurse Characteristics
      Quality and Safety Emphasis
      Evidence-Based Practice
      Healthy Work Environment
      Communication
      Collaboration
      Collaborative Care Plan for the Critically Ill Patient
      Other Trends and Issues
      2. Patient and Family Response to the Critical Care Experience / Mary Lou Sole
      Introduction
      Critical Care Environment
      Critically Ill Patient
      Discharge from Critical Care and Quality of Life after Critical Care
      Lifespan Considerations
      Family Members of the Critically Ill Patient
      Family Assessment
      Family Needs
      Communication
      Visitation
      Family Presence During Procedures and Resuscitation
      Practice Alerts
      3. Ethical and Legal Issues in Critical Care Nursing / Kathleen Black
      Introduction
      Ethical Obligations and Nurse Advocacy
      Ethical Decision Making
      Ethical Principles
      Creating an Ethical Environment
      Increasing Nurses' Involvement in Ethical Decision Making
      Selected Ethical Topics in Critical Care
      Informed Consent
      Decisions Regarding Life-Sustaining Treatment
      End-of-Life Issues
      Organ and Tissue Transplantation
      4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care / Douglas Houghton
      Introduction
      Effects on Nurses and the Health Care Team
      Dimensions of End-of-Life Care
      Palliative Care
      Communication and Conflict Resolution
      Withholding Limiting or Withdrawing Therapy
      Emotional and Psychological Care of the Patient and Family
      Caregiver Organizational Support
      Culturally Competent End-of-Life Care
      pt. II Tools for the Critical Care Nurse
      5. Comfort and Sedation / Mamoona Arif Rahu
      Introduction
      Definitions of Pain and Anxiety
      Predisposing Factors to Pain and Anxiety
      Physiology of Pain and Anxiety
      Pain
      Anxiety
      Positive Effects of Pain and Anxiety
      Negative Effects of Pain and Anxiety
      Physical Effects
      Psychological Effects
      Preventing and Treating Pain and Anxiety
      Pain Assessment
      Assessment of Agitation
      Assessment of Delirium
      Management of Pain and Anxiety
      Nonpharmacologic Management
      Environmental Manipulation
      Complementary and Alternative Therapy
      Pharmacologic Management
      Management Challenges
      Invasive Procedures
      Substance Abuse
      Effects of Aging
      6. Nutritional Therapy / Marthe J. Moseley
      Introduction
      Gastrointestinal Tract
      Utilization of Nutrients
      Assessment of Nutritional Status
      Overview of Nutritional Therapy
      Enteral Nutrition
      Parenteral Nutrition
      Nutritional Additives
      Nutritional Therapy Goals
      Practice Guidelines
      Enteral Nutrition
      Parenteral Nutrition
      Drug-Nutrient Interactions
      Monitoring Nutritional Status and Complications of Nutritional Therapy
      Monitoring and Evaluating the Nutrition Care Plan
      7. Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management / Marthe J. Moseley
      Introduction
      Overview of Electrocardiogram Monitoring
      Cardiac Physiology Review
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Autonomic Nervous System
      12-Lead Electrocardiogram
      Standard Limb Leads
      Augmented Limb Leads
      Precordial Leads
      Grouping of Leads
      Continuous Cardiac Monitoring
      Skin Preparation and Lead Placement
      Basics of Dysrhythmia Analysis
      Measurements
      Waveforms and Intervals
      Causes of Dysrhythmias
      Dysrhythmia Analysis
      Rate
      Regularity
      Measurement of PR, QRS, and QT/QTc Intervals
      Morphologic Characteristics of Waveforms
      Identification of Underlying Rhythm and Any Noted Dysrhythmia
      Patient Tolerance of the Rhythm and Clinical Implications of the Rhythm
      Basic Dysrhythmias
      Normal Sinus Rhythm
      Dysrhythmias of the Sinoatrial Node
      Sinus Arrhythmia
      Dysrhythmias of the Atria
      Dysrhythmias of the Atrioventricular Node
      Dysrhythmias of the Ventricle
      Atrioventricular Blocks
      Cardiac Pacemakers
      Temporary Pacemakers
      Permanent Pacemakers
      Other Devices with Pacemaker Capabilities
      8. Hemodynamic Monitoring / Karen Carroll
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology
      Cardiovascular System
      Principles of Physics
      Components of Cardiac Output
      Regulation of Cardiovascular Function
      Hemodynamic Monitoring Modalities
      Noninvasive Monitoring
      Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
      Arterial Pressure Monitoring
      Right Atrial Pressure/Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
      Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring
      Cardiac Output Monitoring
      Controversy Surrounding the PA Catheter
      Balancing Oxygen Delivery and Oxygen Demand
      Stroke Volume Optimization
      Respiratory Variation to Assess Preload Responsiveness
      Doppler Technology Methods of Hemodynamic Assessment
      Pulse Contour Methods of Hemodynamic Assessment
      Passive Leg Raising to Assess Preload Responsiveness
      9. Ventilatory Assistance / Lynelle N.B. Pierce
      Introduction
      Review of Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology
      Upper Airway
      Lower Airway
      Lungs
      Physiology of Breathing
      Gas Exchange
      Regulation of Breathing
      Respiratory Mechanics
      Lung Volumes and Capacities
      Respiratory Assessment
      Health History
      Physical Examination
      Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation
      Noninvasive Assessment of Gas Exchange
      Oxygen Administration
      Humidification
      Oxygen Delivery Devices
      Airway Management
      Positioning
      Oral Airways
      Nasopharyngeal Airways
      Endotracheal Intubation
      Tracheostomy
      Endotracheal Suctioning
      Mechanical Ventilation
      Indications
      Positive-Pressure Ventilation
      Ventilator Settings
      Patient Data
      Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
      Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
      High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
      Advanced Methods and Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
      Respiratory Monitoring During Mechanical Ventilation
      Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
      Nursing Care
      Communication
      Maintaining Comfort and Reducing Distress
      Medications
      Nonpharmacologic Interventions
      Weaning Patients from Mechanical Ventilation
      Evidence-Based Approaches to Weaning
      Assessment for Readiness to Wean (Wean Screen)
      Weaning Process (Weaning Trial)
      Extubation
      10. Rapid Response Teams and Code Management / Deborah G. Klein
      Introduction
      Rapid Response Teams
      Roles of Caregivers in Code Management
      Code Team
      Equipment Used in Codes
      Resuscitation Efforts
      Basic Life Support
      Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
      Recognition and Treatment of Dysrhythmias
      Electrical Therapy
      Pharmacologic Intervention During a Code
      Oxygen
      Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
      Atropine
      Amiodarone (Cordarone)
      Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
      Adenosine (Adenocard)
      Magnesium
      Sodium Bicarbonate
      Dopamine (Intropin)
      Lifestyle Considerations
      Documentation of Code Events
      Care of the Patient After Resuscitation
      Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest
      11. Organ Donation / Richard Arbour
      Introduction
      Organ Donation
      Types of Organ Donation
      Care of the Family
      Evaluation of the Potential Organ Donor
      Donor Management
      Transplant Candidate Evaluation
      pt. III Nursing Care During Critical Illness
      12. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome / Kathleen Hill
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology
      Pathophysiology
      Stages of Shock
      Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
      Assessment
      Clinical Presentation
      Laboratory Studies
      Management
      Maintenance of Circulating Blood Volume and Adequate Hemoglobin Level
      Maintenance of Arterial Oxygen Saturation and Ventilation
      Pharmacologic Support
      Maintenance of Body Temperature
      Nutritional Support
      Maintenance of Skin Integrity
      Psychological Support
      Classifications of Shock
      Hypovolemic Shock
      Cardiogenic Shock
      Obstructive Shock
      Distributive Shock
      Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
      Patient Outcomes
      13. Cardiovascular Alterations / Colleen Walsh-Irwin
      Introduction
      Normal Structure and Function of the Heart
      Autonomic Control
      Coronary Circulation
      Other Cardiac Functions
      Heart Sounds
      Heart Murmur
      Coronary Artery Disease
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Interventions
      Patient Outcomes
      Angina
      Pathophysiology
      Types of Angina
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Interventions
      Outcomes
      Acute Coronary Syndrome
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Diagnosis
      Complications
      Medical Interventions
      Patient Outcomes
      Interventional Cardiology
      Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
      Coronary Stent
      Surgical Revascularization
      Mechanical Therapies
      Transmyocardial Revascularization
      Enhanced External Counterpulsation
      Cardiac Dysrhythmias
      Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
      Pacemakers
      Defibrillators
      Heart Failure
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Diagnosis
      Interventions
      Complications
      Pericarditis
      Valvular Heart Disease
      Endocarditis
      Vascular Alterations
      Aortic Aneurysms
      Nursing Assessment
      Treatment
      Contents note continued: 14. Nervous System Alterations / Christina Amidei
      Introduction
      Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
      Cells of the Nervous System
      Cerebral Circulation
      Cerebral Metabolism
      Blood-Brain Barrier System
      Ventricular System and Cerebrospinal Fluid
      Functional and Structural Divisions of the Central Nervous System
      Meninges
      Brain (Encephalon)
      Cerebrum
      Spinal Cord
      Peripheral Nervous System
      Assessment
      Increased Intracranial Pressure
      Pathophysiology
      Causes of Increased Intracranial Pressure
      Assessment
      Diagnostic Testing
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Management
      Traumatic Brain Injury
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Management
      Acute Stroke
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Diagnostic Tests
      Management
      Postoperative Neurosurgical Care
      Seizures and Status Epilepticus
      Pathophysiology of Status Epilepticus
      Assessment
      Diagnostic Tests
      Management
      Central Nervous System Infections
      Bacterial Meningitis
      Spinal Cord Injury
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Diagnostic Studies
      Management
      15. Acute Respiratory Failure / Jenny Lynn Sauls
      Introduction
      Acute Respiratory Failure
      Definition
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Effects of Aging
      Interventions
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Respiratory Failure in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
      Definition
      Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Interventions
      Acute Respiratory Failure in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Acute Respiratory Failure in Asthma
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Interventions
      Acute Respiratory Failure Resulting from Pneumonia
      Definition and Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Events
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Interventions
      Acute Respiratory Failure Resulting from Pulmonary Embolism
      Definition and Classification
      Etiology
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Diagnosis
      Prevention
      Treatment
      Acute Respiratory Failure in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
      Definition
      Etiology
      Interventions
      16. Acute Kidney Injury / Kathleen Kerber
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology
      Regulation of Fluid and Electrolytes and Excretion of Waste Products
      Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
      Regulation of Blood Pressure
      Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney Injury
      Definition
      Etiology
      Course of Acute Kidney Injury
      Assessment
      Patient History
      Vital Signs
      Evaluation of Laboratory Values
      Diagnostic Procedures
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Nursing Interventions
      Medical Management of Acute Kidney Injury
      Prerenal Causes
      Intrarenal Causes: Acute Tubular Necrosis
      Postrenal Causes
      17. Hematologic and Immune Disorders / Lori Hoffman Hogg
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology
      Hematopoiesis
      Lifespan Considerations
      Components and Characteristics of Blood
      Hematopoietic Cells
      Immune Anatomy
      Immune Physiology
      Hemostasis
      Nursing Assessment of Hematologic and Immunologic Function
      Past Medical History
      Evaluation of Patient Concerns and Physical Examination
      Diagnostic Tests
      Selected Erythrocyte Disorders
      Anemia
      White Blood Cell and Immune Disorders
      Immunocompromised Patient
      Neutropenia
      Malignant White Blood Cell Disorders: Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma
      Assessment and Clinical Manifestations
      Selected Immunologic Disorders
      Primary Immunodeficiency
      Secondary Immunodeficiency
      Bleeding Disorders
      Bleeding Patient
      Thrombocytopenia
      Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
      18. Gastrointestinal Alterations / Katherine F. Alford
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology
      Gastrointestinal Tract
      Accessory Organs
      Neural Innervation of the Gastrointestinal System
      Hormonal Control of the Gastrointestinal System
      Blood Supply of the Gastrointestinal System
      Lifespan Considerations
      General Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
      History
      Inspection
      Auscultation
      Percussion
      Palpation
      Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Collaborative Management: Nursing and Medical Considerations
      Treatment of Variceal Bleeding
      Acute Pancreatitis
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Medical and Nursing Interventions
      Patient Outcomes
      Hepatic Failure
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment of Hepatic Failure
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Medical and Nursing Interventions
      Patient Outcomes
      19. Endocrine Alterations / Christina Amidei
      Introduction
      Changes in the Endocrine System in Critical Illness
      Disease States of the Endocrine System
      Hyperglycemia in the Critically Ill Patient
      Achieving Optimal Glycemic Control
      Hypoglycemia as a Preventable Adverse Effect of Glucose Management
      Hyperglycemia in the Critically Ill
      Pancreatic Endocrine Emergencies
      Review of Physiology
      Hyperglycemic Crises
      Hypoglycemia
      Acute and Relative Adrenal Insufficiency
      Etiology
      Review of Physiology
      Pathophysiology
      Assessment
      Nursing Diagnoses
      Nursing and Medical Interventions
      Thyroid Gland in Critical Care
      Review of Physiology
      Effects of Aging
      Thyroid Function in the Critically Ill
      Thyroid Crises
      Etiology
      Thyrotoxic Crisis (Thyroid Storm)
      Myxedema Coma
      Antidiuretic Hormone Disorders
      Review of Physiology
      Diabetes Insipidus
      Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
      Cerebral Salt Wasting
      20. Trauma and Surgical Management / Linda Staubli
      Introduction
      Trauma Demographics
      Systems Approach to Trauma Care
      Trauma System
      Mechanisms of Injury
      Blunt Trauma
      Penetrating Trauma
      Blast Injuries
      Emergency Care: Triage Phase
      Initial Patient Assessment
      Primary and Secondary Surveys
      Emergency Care: Resuscitation Phase
      Establish Airway Patency and Immobilize the Cervical Spine
      Maintain Effective Breathing
      Maintain Circulation
      Perform Diagnostic Testing
      Perform Fluid Resuscitation
      Assess for Neurologic Disabilities
      Exposure and Environmental Considerations
      Full Set of Vitals and Family Presence
      Get Resuscitation Adjuncts
      Assessment and Management of Specific Organ Injuries
      Thoracic Injuries
      Abdominal Injuries
      Musculoskeletal Injuries
      Critical Care Phase
      Damage-Control Surgery
      Postoperative Management
      Special Considerations and Populations
      Alcohol and Drug Abuse
      Family and Patient Coping
      Rehabilitation
      21. Burns / Sarah Taylor
      Introduction
      Review of Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
      Mechanisms and Etiology of Injury
      Thermal Injury: Flame, Scald, and Contact
      Chemical Injury
      Electrical Injury
      Inhalation Injury
      Burn Classification and Severity
      Depth of Injury
      Extent of Injury
      Physiologic Responses to Burn Injury
      Cardiovascular Response
      Immune System Response
      Pulmonary Response
      Renal Response
      Gastrointestinal Response
      Metabolic Response
      Phases of Burn Care Assessment and Collaborative Interventions
      Resuscitative Phase: Prehospital
      Resuscitative Phase: Emergency Department and Critical Care Burn Center
      Acute Care Phase: Critical Care Burn Center
      Special Considerations and Areas of Concern
      Burns of the Face
      Burns of the Ears
      Burns of the Eyes
      Burns of the Hands, Feet, or Major Joints
      Burns of the Genitalia and Perineum
      Electrical Injury
      Chemical Injury
      Current Trends in Burn Injury Epidemiology
      Abuse and Neglect
      Pain Control
      Infection Prevention
      Wound Management
      Wound Care
      Topical Agents and Dressings
      Surgical Excision and Grafting
      Nutritional Considerations
      Psychosocial Considerations
      Lifespan Considerations
      Nonburn Injuries
      Severe Exfoliative Disorders
      Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
      Discharge Planning
      Burn Prevention.
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