AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing - Softcover

Chulay, Marianne; Burns, Suzanne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071480129 ISBN 13: 9780071480123

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical, 2007

Synopsis

"This will be of value for nurses working in progressive care settings. It is tailored to their practice needs and would be a good reference. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Written by nationally known clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook provides foundational information, whether you're a nurse who is to progressive care, or are a student preparing for the certification exam in progressive care nursing. You'll find a concise presentation of essential information for the safe and competent care of adult progressive care patients and their families.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, this pocket
handbook delivers finger-tip access to need-to-know details on the care of
adult, progressive care patients and their families.

Features:

Cardiac rhythms, ECG characteristics, sample rhythm strips, and treatment
guides
Admission and shift assessment guides
Critical-Care drug information
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms
Troubleshooting guides for hemodynamic monitoring and management of
ventilator alarms
Assessment tools for weaning from mechanical ventilation
Evidence-based treatment guides based on AACN Protocols for Practice and
national guidelines
Guidelines for intra- and inter-hospital transport (monitoring, equipment,
personnel)

Synopsis:

Written by nationally known clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook provides foundational information, whether you're a nurse who is new to progressive care, or are a student preparing for the certification exam in progressive care nursing. You'll find a concise presentation of essential information for the safe and competent care of adult progressive care patients and their families.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071480129
• ISBN 13: 9780071480123
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 608