The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations by
Accurate clinical observations are fundamental to competent and safe healthcare practice. The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations gives readers the understanding needed to perform clinical observations accurately, make accurate judgements about the patient's condition and make accurate decisions concerning patient care.
This useful textbook integrates clear explanations of the techniques involved in making clinical observations, alongside the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic, it explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results, focusing on relevant anatomy and physiology, genetics and pharmacology, and the basic principles of care. In addition to new chapters on blood tests and pregnancy, the text has been updated throughout. It now incorporates increased coverage of paediatrics, movement and the musculo-skeletal system, the lymphatic system, pregnancy, diabetes, homeostasis and infection, among other areas.
A Nurse's Survival Guide to Acute Medical Emergencies by
Are you a nurse, a physician's associate or a medical student in an acute or emergency unit?
This is your indispensable primer of acute medical care - a pocket guide to caring for patients with acute medical conditions.
This book will help you to
care for patients in the first critical 24 hours of admission
manage patients using the most up-to-date evidence based approach
understand the most common emergency medical conditions and their underlying disease mechanisms
handle the patient's assessment , understand the observations and manage their disease
easily obtain clear practical advice
know what to tell the patient and relatives using jargon-free language
access information on SARS, avian influenza and bio-terrorism
This updated edition
contains improved sections on stroke care, diabetes and sepsis,
introduces the NEWS 2 observation chart
has revised its case histories in line with current practice
This updated edition:
contains improved sections on stroke care, diabetes and sepsis,
introduces the NEWS 2 observation chart
has revised its case histories in line with current practice
improved sections on stroke care, diabetes and sepsis,
introduction of the NEWS 2 observation chart
revised case histories in line with current practice
Dimond's legal aspects of nursing : a definitive guide to law for nurses Eighth edition. by
The definitive guide to the law that all nurses need to know. Written specifically for student nurses as well as those already in practice, Dimond's Legal Aspects of Nursing is your essential practical guide to the legal principles you need to be aware of in your everyday nursing practice. Building on previous editions of the book by Bridgit Dimond, this 8th edition has been significantly reworked by a new author team with extensive experience in teaching nursing law. It has also been fully updated and revised in line with recent legal developments and the new Nursing standards to ensure it continues to meet the requirements of nursing law modules.
Nursing Practice and Health Care 5E by
Nursing Practice and Health Care is an essential companion to pre-registration nursingnbsp;education programmes, for those studying at degree and diploma level, and for students on post-registration courses. nbsp; This fifth edition has been completely revised to reflect the current professional and educational requirements for those preparing for registration as a nurse, while maintaining a strong focus on practice and reflecting the needs of those requiring nursing and health care. Additionally, it uses thenbsp;2008 NMC Code as the cornerstone for many of its chapters.nbsp; Building on the changes in the fourth edition, the requirements of pre-registration nursing programmes, the fitness for practice initiative and other developments in health policy within the four countries of the UK, thenbsp;book provides an invaluablenbsp;support for students as theynbsp;learn the skills in critical thinking that will enable the development of an accountable, professional practitioner. Both student- and patient-centred, the book is divided intonbsp;five parts: Perspectives on nursing, Learning nursing, Practisting nursing, Key aspects of care and Professional support and development. Key features: Completely revised and updated to reflect the new NMC Code Both student- and patient-centred Tackles key issues for today's student nurse, including health promotion, quality and the patient experience, informatics, diversity of care settings, accountable practice and ethics and the law Incorporates a wide range of helpful text features including learning objectives, section and chapter summaries, patient scenarios and reflective points, useful websites and further reading Reflects the governmental reports, policies, frameworks and targets of all four UK countries
Developing Holistic Care for Long-Term Conditions by
Developing Holistic Care for Long-term Conditions focuses on how to help people with long-term health conditions cope more effectively. It brings together physical and mental health, offering a holistic approach for students and practitioners in a variety of care settings. Comprising four sections, this text introduces the policy and background to caring for people with chronic illness as well as the psychosocial impact of long-term conditions. Essential skills for practice are explored including holistic assessment, symptom control and the promotion of effective partnership between client and carer in supporting coping, recovery and end of life care. There is an emphasis on maximising individual health potential and resilience with the role of nutrition, exercise, complementary therapy and spirituality considered. The focus is on client centred care which addresses the whole person, mind and body. The extensive final section presents examples of key health issues where UK national guidelines have been published including: Long-term neurological conditions Diabetes Mental health Cancer Coronary heart disease Older people This evidence-based book takes note of the relevant National Service Frameworks and offers an informative and pragmatic guide for all those learning about caring for the chronically ill, as well as providing a useful reference work for qualified nurses and allied health professionals. nbsp;
Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Adult Surgical Patient by
Assessing and managing the acutely ill adult surgicalpatient focuses on major surgical conditions and interventionscommonly encountered in District General Hospitals whichpotentially require intensive monitoring and intervention. Itemphasizes the importance of thorough assessment and interpretationof clinical data, and provides the necessary knowledge to helpnurses make sense of their findings and to integrate theory andpractice in relation to surgical care.
Part one addresses principles of surgical care for all patientsundergoing surgery ? including pre-operative assessment andpreparation, the peri-operative period and post-operative recovery,post-operative pain management and psychosocial aspects of surgery? which underpin the knowledge and rationale for practice.Part two considers specific surgical conditions and interventions,organised according to surgical specialities. Each chapterconsiders the underlying patho-physiology, investigation anddiagnosis, assessment, monitoring and management of common acutesurgical conditions within that specialty.
Understanding Clinical Investigations by
Understanding clinical investigations is an indispensable handbook providing easily accessible explanations of the common investigations carried out on all body systems. It addresses the relationship between normal physiology and disease processes and the place of clinical investigation within these events. The rationale for investigation is made clear and some guidance for further care is offered. Designed to give quickly referenced guidance on a broad spectrum of clinical investigation and monitoring, it will be helpful to all nursing staff and will assist in giving explaining tests to patients.
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by
Like its predecessors, this new edition offers a balanced introduction to the human body especially developed to meet the needs of the one-semester course. It provides an effective blend of stunning art and clearly written text to illuminate the complexities of the human body. Class-tested pedagogy is woven into the narrative and figures to ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the material.