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Abstract
It's the ideal go-to reference for the clinical setting! Compact and easy to use, Manual of Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition presents essential information on approximately 80 disorders and conditions, as well as concepts relevant to caring for all critically ill patients and functioning in the critical care environment. Award-winning clinical nurse specialists Marianne Baird and Sue Bethel separate the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, and patient teaching and rehabilitation. A concise format presents the material in a way that reflects a practicing nurse's thought processes.
- Coverage of approximately 80 critical care conditions/disorders includes those most commonly seen in critical care units.
- Chapter outlines provide easy access to disorders.
- A portable size makes it ideal for use in the unit or bedside, and is also easy to carry on campus.
- Unique! Gerontology icon highlights considerations relating to the care of older adults.
- Unique! Research briefs in special boxes discuss selected research studies for evidence-based patient care.
- Unique! The latest NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses increase familiarity with NANDA terminology.
- Appendixes provide quick reference to information needed in the critical care setting.
- Revised format mirrors a practicing nurse's approach to patient care, making it easier to find information.
- Newly formatted care plans incorporate diagnoses, interventions, and desired outcomes in a consistent, logical organization.
- Patient safety alerts and high alerts call attention to issues important to a patient’s safety.
- Unique! Diagnostic Tests tables highlight the definition, purpose, and abnormal findings for each test.
- Unique! Collaborative Management tables concisely summarize key points while incorporating nationally recognized guidelines.
- Colored tabs mark the location of each body system, making topics easier to find.
- Smaller trim size increases portability for use in the unit or bedside, while enhancing readability.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Manual of CRITICAL CARE NURSING NURSING INTERVENTIONS AND COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT SIXTH EDITION | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Contributors | v | ||
| Reviewers | vii | ||
| Preface | xi | ||
| Table of Contents | xiii | ||
| CHAPTER 1 General Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill | 1 | ||
| Acid-Base Imbalances | 1 | ||
| Alterations in Consciousness | 24 | ||
| Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbance | 37 | ||
| Hemodynamic Monitoring | 75 | ||
| Mechanical Ventilation | 99 | ||
| Nutritional Support | 117 | ||
| Pain | 135 | ||
| Prolonged Immobility | 149 | ||
| Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade | 158 | ||
| Wound and Skin Care | 166 | ||
| Selected References | 174 | ||
| CHAPTER 2 Managing the Critical Care Environment | 178 | ||
| Bioterrorism | 178 | ||
| Emerging Infections | 187 | ||
| Emotional and Spiritual Support of the Patient and Significant Others | 200 | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Critical Care | 215 | ||
| Patient Safety | 220 | ||
| Selected Reference | 231 | ||
| CHAPTER 3 Trauma | 235 | ||
| Major Trauma | 235 | ||
| Abdominal Trauma | 245 | ||
| Acute Cardiac Tamponade | 257 | ||
| Acute Spinal Cord Injury | 264 | ||
| Burns | 279 | ||
| Compartment Syndrome/Ischemic Myositis | 301 | ||
| Drowning | 307 | ||
| Pelvic Fractures | 312 | ||
| Renal and Lower Urinary Tract Trauma | 317 | ||
| Thoracic Trauma | 325 | ||
| Traumatic Brain Injury | 331 | ||
| Selected Referenced | 347 | ||
| CHAPTER 4 Respiratory Disorders | 352 | ||
| Respiratory Assessment: General | 352 | ||
| Acute Asthma Exacerbation | 354 | ||
| Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 365 | ||
| Acute Pneumonia | 373 | ||
| Acute Respiratory Failure | 383 | ||
| Pneumothorax | 388 | ||
| Pulmonary Embolus | 396 | ||
| Pulmonary Hypertension | 409 | ||
| Selected References | 415 | ||
| CHAPTER 5 Cardiac and Vascular Disorders | 418 | ||
| Cardiovascular Assessment: General | 418 | ||
| Heart Failure | 421 | ||
| Collaborative Management | 426 | ||
| Acute Coronary Syndromes | 434 | ||
| Acute Infective Endocarditis | 453 | ||
| Acute Pericarditis | 461 | ||
| Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection | 467 | ||
| Cardiogenic Shock | 472 | ||
| Cardiomyopathy | 482 | ||
| Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances | 492 | ||
| Hypertensive Emergencies | 531 | ||
| Peripheral Vascular Disease | 546 | ||
| Valvular Heart Disease | 566 | ||
| Seleceted Bibliography | 579 | ||
| CHAPTER 6 Renal Failure | 583 | ||
| Genitourinary Assessment: General | 583 | ||
| Acute Renal Failure/Acute Kidney Injury | 584 | ||
| Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies | 603 | ||
| Selected References | 617 | ||
| CHAPTER 7 Neurologic Disorders | 619 | ||
| General Neurologic Assessment | 619 | ||
| Brain Death | 622 | ||
| Cerebral Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage | 629 | ||
| Care of the Patient After Intracranial Surgery | 638 | ||
| Meningitis | 644 | ||
| Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders | 652 | ||
| Status Epilepticus | 668 | ||
| Stroke: Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic | 674 | ||
| Selected References | 692 | ||
| CHAPTER 8 Endocrinologic Disorders | 695 | ||
| Endocrine Assessment | 695 | ||
| Acute Adrenal Insufficiency (Adrenal Crisis) | 696 | ||
| Diabetes Insipidus | 703 | ||
| Hyperglycemia | 711 | ||
| Myxedema Coma | 725 | ||
| Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone | 734 | ||
| Thyrotoxicosis Crisis (Thyroid Storm) | 740 | ||
| Selected References | 748 | ||
| CHAPTER 9 Gastrointestinal Disorders | 750 | ||
| Gastrointestinal Assessment: General | 750 | ||
| Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding | 751 | ||
| Acute Pancreatitis | 762 | ||
| Enterocutaneous Fistula | 778 | ||
| Hepatic Failure | 785 | ||
| Peritonitis | 805 | ||
| Selected References | 813 | ||
| CHAPTER 10 Hematologic/Immunologic Disorders | 816 | ||
| General Hematology Assessment | 816 | ||
| Anaphylactic Shock | 817 | ||
| Profound Anemia and Hemolytic Crisis | 826 | ||
| Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders | 837 | ||
| Selected References | 860 | ||
| CHAPTER 11 Complex Special Situations | 861 | ||
| Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome | 861 | ||
| Drug Overdose | 868 | ||
| High-Risk Obstetrics | 882 | ||
| Oncologic Emergencies | 893 | ||
| Organ Transplantation | 906 | ||
| Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), Sepsis, Septic Shock, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) | 924 | ||
| Selected References | 937 | ||
| APPENDIX 1 Heart and Breath Sounds | 940 | ||
| APPENDIX 2 Glasgow Coma Scale | 945 | ||
| APPENDIX 3 Cranial Nerves: Assessment and Dysfunctions | 946 | ||
| APPENDIX 4 Major Deep Tendon (Muscle-Stretch) Reflexes | 948 | ||
| APPENDIX 5 Major Superficial (Cutaneous) Reflexes | 949 | ||
| APPENDIX 6 Inotropic and Vasoactive Medication Infusions | 950 | ||
| APPENDIX 7 Sample Relaxation Technique | 952 | ||
| APPENDIX 8 Abbreviations Used in This Manual | 953 | ||
| Index | 957 |