Pulmonary Disorders
Chapter 20 Pulmonary Disorders Kathleen M. Stacy Understanding the pathology of the disease, the areas of assessment on which to focus, and the usual medical management allows the critical care…
The Pediatric Patient
Chapter 40 The Pediatric Patient Cynthia A. Lewis Some of the developmental and physiologic differences between adults and children, older than 1 month, are discussed in this chapter. Although children…
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 17 Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Kathleen M. Stacy The pulmonary system consists of the thorax, conducting airways, respiratory airways, and pulmonary blood and lymph supply. The primary functions of…
Neurologic Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 23 Neurologic Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures Darlene M. Burke Assessment of the critically ill patient with neurologic dysfunction includes a review of the patient’s health history, a thorough…
Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management
Chapter 30 Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management Sheryl Leary Understanding the pathology of a disease, the areas of assessment on which to focus, and the usual medical management allows the…
Hematologic Disorders and Oncologic Emergencies
Chapter 38 Hematologic Disorders and Oncologic Emergencies Mary Russell and Carol Suarez Understanding the pathology of a disease, the areas of assessment on which to focus, and the usual medical…
Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures Kathleen M. Stacy Assessment of the critically ill patient with gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction includes a review of the patient’s history, a thorough…
Nutrition Alterations and Management
Chapter 8 Nutrition Alterations and Management Kasuen Mauldin Nutrition support is an essential component of providing comprehensive care to the critically ill patient. Nutrition screening must be conducted on every…
