Preoperative care
Chapter 22 Preoperative care Jennifer McKenna CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 228 Learning outcomes 228 Rationale 228 Factors to note 229 Setting standards 230 Preoperative care 231 General points 231 Age-appropriate preparation…
Postoperative care
Chapter 21 Postoperative care Jennifer McKenna CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 222 Learning outcomes 222 Rationale 222 Factors to note 223 The immediate recovery period 223 The intermediate stage of dependency: return…
Introduction to community
Chapter 3 Introduction to community Dawn Moss CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 32 Multidisciplinary team working 33 Community children’s nursing 33 Transition from hospital to home 34 Working in partnership with children,…
18. Ectopy and Arrhythmia Emergencies
Agonal rhythm, 427.89 Asystole, 427.5 Atrial fibrillation, 427.31 Atrial flutter, 427.32 Cardiac rhythms/arrhythmias, 427.9 First-degree AV block, 426.11 Idioventricular rhythm, 426.89 Junctional/nodal, 427.89 Premature atrial contractions, 427.61 Premature ventricular contractions,…
12. Adjunct Equipment/Devices
INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP I. Overview A. Introduced in late 1960s, primarily for patients with cardiogenic shock B. Classified as an assist device and designed to do the following: 1. Increase…
42. Renal Insufficiency and Failure
Acute renal failure, 584.9 Chronic renal failure, 585.9 ACUTE RENAL FAILURE I. Definition A sudden decrease in renal function resulting in the inability to excrete metabolic waste products such as…
74. Psychosocial Problems in Acute Care
Anxiety,300.00 Delirium, 780.09 Depression, 311. Substance abuse, 305.90 VIOLENCE I. Definitions A. Violence: direct verbal or physical attack on another person B. Assault: threat to do another person physical harm…
68. Integumentary Disorders
Cellulitis, 682.9 Dermatitis medicamentosa (drug eruption), 693.0 Herpes zoster (shingles), 053.9 Integumentary disorders, 709.9 GENERAL I. History A. Presenting complaint 1. Presenting lesion 2. Onset and progression B. Past and…
