CHAPTER 10 Hematologic/immunologic disorders General Hematology Assessment, Anaphylactic Shock, Profound Anemia and Hemolytic Crisis, Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders, General hematology assessment Goal of assessment The goal of a basic hematology…
CHAPTER 5 Cardiac and vascular disorders Cardiovascular Assessment: General, Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Acute Infective Endocarditis, Acute Pericarditis, Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances, Hypertensive Emergencies,…
CHAPTER 6 Renal failure Genitourinary Assessment: General, Acute Renal Failure/Acute Kidney Injury, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies, Genitourinary assessment: general Goal of system assessment Evaluate for decreased renal function and assess…
CHAPTER 9 Gastrointestinal disorders Gastrointestinal Assessment: General, Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Hepatic Failure, Peritonitis, Gastrointestinal assessment: general Goal of system assessment Evaluate for dysfunctional ingestion and digestion…
CHAPTER 1 General concepts in caring for the critically ill Acid-base Imbalances, Alterations in Consciousness, Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Mechanical Ventilation, Nutritional Support, Pain, Prolonged Immobility, Sedation and…
CHAPTER 4 Respiratory disorders Respiratory Assessment: General, Acute Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Failure, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Embolus, Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory assessment:…
CHAPTER 7 Neurologic disorders General Neurologic Assessment, Brain Death, Cerebral Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Care of the Patient After Intracranial Surgery, Meningitis, Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders, Status Epilepticus, Stroke: Acute…
CHAPTER 2 Managing the critical care environment Bioterrorism, Emerging Infections, Emotional and Spiritual Support of the Patient and Significant Others, Ethical Considerations in Critical Care, Patient Safety, Bioterrorism Bioterrorism is…
Documentation systemsCompleting forms fully and concisely Documentation refers to the preparation and maintenance of records that describe a patient’s care. If you document with attention to detail, you’ll clearly show…
End-of-life careCaring for the dying patient and his family The experience of dying is unique for each patient and family. Nurses must discover what each dying patient and his family…
