Download or read book Management of Complex Wounds An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics written by Janet Foster and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, Guest Edited by Janet Foster, PhD, RN, CNS, will focus on Wound Care, with article topics including: Wound management; wound debridement; acute wounds; nutrition and wound healing; biology of acute wound failure; psychological stress and wound healing; chronic wound management in the elderly; and adjuncts to preparing wounds for closure: growth factors, skin substitutes, negative pressure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen.
Download or read book Wound Care Nursing E Book written by Sebastian Probst and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have for any nurse wanting to expand their knowledge in this area of wound care. Wound Care Nursing 3rd edition introduces a person-centred approach to wound care practice across the lifespan. The books is fully illustrated with colour photographs and illustrations throughout, and including extensive case studies to demonstrate the practical applications of the most recent research in this area. New content covering pressure ulcers, incontinence associated dermatitis, venous leg ulcers and palliative wound care. Uniquely it uses a lifespan perspective addressing the care of wounds in all patients from birth to old age. All chapters have been fully updated to reflect the current evidence base. Nursing theory is used throughout instead of a traditional medical approach, making the material more applicable to nursing practice. Links current nursing theory to practice using extensive case studies. High quality full colour photographs and illustrations throughout.
Download or read book Wound Management An Issue of Surgical Clinics E Book written by Michael D. Caldwell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-08-27 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Surgical Clinics of North America focuses on Wound Management and is edited by Drs. Michael D. Caldwell and Michael J. Harl. Articles will include: Complex wounds calciphylaxis and burns; What makes wounds chronic; Clinical management of difficult and slow-healing wounds; The effect of comorbidities on wound healing; Foot surgery for chronic non-healing wounds; The role of biofilms in wound healing; Plastic surgery techniques for wound coverage; Biologic and synthetic skin substitutes and "smart? wound dressings/coverings; Bacteria and wound healing; Use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct to wound healing; The history of wound healing; and more!
Download or read book Acute and Chronic Wounds E Book written by Ruth Bryant and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-12-07 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prevent and manage wounds with this expert, all-inclusive resource! Acute & Chronic Wounds: Current Management Concepts, 5th Edition provides the latest diagnostic and treatment guidelines to help you provide quality care for patients with wounds. This textbook presents an interprofessional approach to maintaining skin integrity and managing the numerous types of skin damage including topics that range from the physiology of wound healing, general principles of wound management, vulnerable patient populations, management of percutaneous tubes, and specific care instructions to program development. Written by respected nursing educators Ruth Bryant and Denise Nix, this bestselling reference also provides excellent preparation for all wound certification exams. A comprehensive approach to the care of patients with acute and chronic wounds guides students and health care providers to design, deliver and evaluate quality skin and wound care in a systematic fashion; the comprehensive approach includes the latest advances in diagnosis, differentiation of wound types, nutrition, prevention, treatment, and pharmacology. Self-assessment questions and answers in each chapter help you assess your knowledge and prepare for all wound certification exams. Checklists offer a concise, easy-to-read summary of the steps needed to achieve the best patient care outcomes. Risk assessment scales help in determining a patient's risk for developing a wound, and wound classification tools identify the proper terminology to be used in documentation. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter focus your study on the most important content. Principles for practice development boost outcomes and productivity in agencies and institutions, home care, acute care, long-term care, and long-term acute care settings. NEW coverage includes the latest guidelines from WOCN, AAWC, NPUAP, EPUAP, and PPPIA, and the American College of Physicians. New sections cover the prevention and management of biofilm, the new skin tear classification system, MASD and MARCI, CTP terminology and classification scheme, and integration of the Health Belief Model. NEW! Additional full-color photographs show the differential diagnosis of types of skin damage, management of fistulas, and NPWT procedures. NEW! Clinical Consult features help in applying concepts to clinical practice, showing students and health care professionals how to assess, manage, and document real-life patient and staff encounters using the ADPIE framework. NEW two-color illustrations and design make the book more visually appealing.
Download or read book Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America written by Karen Bergman and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-06-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special considerations arise as critical care nurses care for victims of trauma and violence. This issue highlights the recent advances in the care of these patients, including victims of street crime and domestic violence. As a result of the wars in Afganistan and Iraq, changes in the echelons of care have been brought to U.S. trauma centers in order to better triage, manage, and provide post-surgical care to trauma patients. Articles in this issue address the advances in this field.
Download or read book Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America written by Mary Beth Flynn and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Management of Burns An Issue of Surgical Clinics E Book written by Robert Sheridan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-08-28 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Editor Robert Sheridan and authors review the latest in Management of Burns. Articles will include Reflection: evolution of the field over 50 years, Acute burn procedures and operations, Special injuries and illnesses, Initial evaluation and fluid resuscitation, Critical care of burns, Biology and principles of scar management and burn reconstruction, Management of common post-burn deformities, Burn recovery—physical and emotional rehabilitation, Anesthesia and pain control for burns, Outpatient burn management, Measuring burn outcomes, Burn care in disasters and austere settings, On the horizon--research priorities for the next decade, and more!
Download or read book Wound Care written by Carrie Sussman and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for health care professionals in multiple disciplines and clinical settings, this comprehensive, evidence-based wound care text provides basic and advanced information on wound healing and therapies and emphasizes clinical decision-making. The text integrates the latest scientific findings with principles of good wound care and provides a complete set of current, evidence-based practices. This edition features a new chapter on wound pain management and a chapter showing how to use negative pressure therapy on many types of hard-to-heal wounds. Technological advances covered include ultrasound for wound debridement, laser treatments, and a single-patient-use disposable device for delivering pulsed radio frequency.
Download or read book Acute and Chronic Wounds E Book written by Ruth Bryant and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a multidisciplinary approach, this all-inclusive resource provides clinicians with a strong knowledge base for understanding the complete spectrum of wound care, including the structure of the skin, its functions, types of skin damage, physiology of wound healing, and general principles of wound management. Seven new chapters cover Principles of Practice Development; Skin Care Needs of the Obese Patient; Foot and Nail Care; Facilitating Adaptation; Support Surfaces; Devices and Technology in Wound Care; and Reimbursement and Billing. Recent advances in disease etiology, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed in appropriate chapters and each chapter opens with a list of learning objectives and closes with review questions. Authored and contributed by respected experts in wound care management - members of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) and Wound Healing Society (WHS). Risk assessment scales are included to assist with determining a patient's risk for developing a wound. Assessment tools are provided to assist the clinician with wound evaluation, care, and treatment. Patient compliance and guidance on how to identify and resolve issues of non-compliance are discussed in the new Facilitating Adaptation chapter. The multidisciplinary approach to wound care management is discussed in a single chapter and applied throughout the text to demonstrate how this approach works and why it is critical to successful patient outcomes. A wound care product formulary lists wound care products by category, usage guidelines (indications and precautions), and helpful hints is included to facilitate outcomes measurement and quality improvement. Algorithms demonstrate the critical steps for topical wound care management. Key information is highlighted in box or table format to enable the user to quickly focus on selected information. Clearly defined chapter objectives provide a focused guide to key elements within each chapter. A self-assessment exercise is included at the end of each chapter to provide a review of critical chapter concepts. Seven new chapters: The Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Wound Management; Skin Care Needs of the Obese Patient; Foot and Nail Care; Facilitating Adaptation; Support Surfaces; Devices and Technology in Wound Care; and Reimbursement and Billing. Revisions to every chapter reflect the most recent advances in disease etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Updated content reflects the latest technologic advances and therapies to strengthen the clinician's knowledge base in available treatment options. Assessment tools to assist the clinician with evaluation, care, and treatment. Explanation of how to set up a practice and the principles of practice development.
Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/
Download or read book Cardiac Nursing E Book written by Debra K. Moser and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-08-08 with total page 1440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Nursing: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease is the only comprehensive text available for cardiac nurses. This brand-new reference emphasizes both evidence-based practice and hands-on care in a high-tech, high-touch approach that meets the high-stakes needs of cardiac and critical care nurses. What's more, the book makes the material easily accessible by using clear language, straightforward text, and plenty of illustrations, lists, and tables. This book is the third in a series of companion texts for Braunwald's Heart Disease and the first specifically for nurses. - Authored by the widely published, well-known co-editors of The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing--two leaders in cardiac nursing. - Endorsed by the authors of Braunwald's Heart Disease, including Eugene Braunwald, the physician considered by many to be the "father of modern cardiology." - Evidence-based Practice boxes highlight research-supported advances in knowledge and care practices. - Conundrum boxes helps readers hone their critical thinking skills by tackling tough questions for which there may be no easy answers. - Technology boxes keeps readers up to date with the latest technological advances. - Genetics boxes helps readers understand connections between genes and heart disease. - Pharmacology tables present important drug-related information at a glance. - A guide to cardiac abbreviations and acronyms gives nurses quick access to essential information.
Download or read book Wound and Skin Care currently says Would An Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America E Book written by Xiaohua Zhou and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, guest editors Drs. Xiaohua Zhou and Cassandra Renfro bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Wound and Skin Care. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as non-operative and operative management of diabetic foot ulceration; advanced burn management; emerging technology in the wound management field; establishment of a comprehensive wound care team; wound care and nutrition; and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including general skin issues in the adult rehab setting; comprehensive management of pressure injury; seating assessment for the wheelchair population; therapeutic techniques when treating the lymphedema patient; general skin issues in the pediatric population; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on wound and skin care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Download or read book Rutherford s Vascular Surgery E Book written by Jack L. Cronenwett and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page 3288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery, Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery presents state-of-the-art updates on all aspects of vascular health care. Extensively revised by many new authors to meet the needs of surgeons, interventionalists, and vascular medicine specialists, this medical reference book incorporates medical, endovascular and surgical treatment, as well as diagnostic techniques, decision making and fundamental vascular biology. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Master the latest developments, techniques, and approaches with thorough updates on endovascular applications, vascular access, imaging, non-operative management, and much more. View clinical and physical findings and operative techniques more vividly with a full-color layout and images. Get answers you can depend on. Rutherford's delivers the world’s most trusted information on all major areas of vascular health care, is written by international experts, and includes up-to-date bibliographies and annotated recommended references. Discover emerging techniques in rapidly advancing topics, with special emphasis on endovascular coverage, vascular imaging, angiography, CT and MRI. Explore brand new chapters on dialysis catheters, renovascular disease, and management of branches during endovascular aneurysm. Stay up-to-date with the latest coverage of endovascular procedures that reflects the changing practices and techniques in vascular surgery. Access videos at Expert Consult.
Download or read book Physical Therapy for Children E Book written by Robert J. Palisano and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-04-25 with total page 1105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Used as both a core textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, Physical Therapy for Children, 4th Edition, provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous bestselling editions, the 4th edition follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date evidence-based coverage of treatment. In this latest edition, Suzann Campbell DeLapp, Robert J. Palisano, and Margo N. Orlin have added more case studies and video clips, additional chapters and Medline-linked references online, and Evidence to Practice boxes to make it easy to find and remember important information. Provides comprehensive foundational knowledge in decision making, screening, development, motor control, and motor learning, the impairments of body function and structure, and the PT management of pediatric disorders. Reflects a family-centered care model throughout to help you understand how to involve children and their caregivers in developing and implementing intervention plans. Emphasizes an evidence-based approach that incorporates the latest research for the best outcomes. Follows the practice pattern guidelines of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition which sets the standard for physical therapy practice. Features the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) as the model for the disabling process, emphasizing activity rather than functional limitations and participation rather than disability in keeping with the book’s focus on prevention of disability. Provides extensive case studies that show the practical application of material covered in the text and are often accompanied by online video clips illustrating the condition and its management. Makes it easy to access key information with plenty of tables and boxes that organize and summarize important points. Clearly demonstrates important concepts and clinical conditions you’ll encounter in practice with over 800 illustrations. Takes learning to a deeper level with additional resources on the Evolve website featuring: Over 40 video clips that correspond to case studies and demonstrate conditions found in each chapter Helpful resources, including web links Questions and exercises you’ll find helpful when preparing for the pediatric specialist certification exam
Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.
Download or read book PASS CEN E Book written by Robin Donohoe Dennison and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make sure you’re prepared for the Certification for Emergency Nurses examination with Pass CEN!, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive reference covers all of the content areas in the current exam, and includes fun, challenging learning activities and realistic practice questions. Every chapter features a full range of activities including matching, fill-in-the blank, comparisons, and crossword puzzles – all designed to improve your recall and comprehension skills. A clear, concise outline format and numerous illustrations make the material easy to read, understand, and remember. In addition, the accompanying Evolve website, includes scrambled questions which simulate the experience of taking the actual exam. An easy-to-follow outline format clearly delineates what you must know to pass the CEN exam. Learning activities provide fun and stimulating ways to learn critical concepts, such as matching questions, essays, table completion exercises, and crossword puzzles. Case studies include questions on clinical reasoning and decision-making. NEW! Content follows the most current CEN blueprint, eliminating extraneous information that is not likely to be tested. NEW! Updated learning activities and additional questions reinforces your retention of information. NEW! Critical pharmacology information integrated into each chapter stresses it’s importance to effective treatment outcomes. NEW! Integrated anatomy and physiology content reduces repetition of content. NEW! Learning activities moved to the back of book allows you to complete activities without the distraction of answers being right there.
Download or read book The Art of Communication in Nursing and Health Care written by Theresa Raphael-Grimm, PhD, CNS and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handy guide to tackling difficult patient and professional interactions with confidence and compassion In this age of increasing reliance on technology, it is essential that the fundamentals of compassion and good communication—the art of patient care—remain at the heart of health care. This clear, concise guide to professional communication strategies helps nurses and other health care clinicians to build effective patient relationships and navigate a wide variety of difficult patient and professional interactions. Written by a practicing psychotherapist who has devoted nearly 30 years of study to clinician—patient relationships, the book tackles such complex issues as dealing with demanding patients, maintaining professional boundaries, overcoming biases and stereotypes, managing clinician emotions, communicating bad news, challenging a colleague’s clinical opinion, and other common scenarios. The book guides the reader through a conceptual framework for building effective relationships that is based on the principles of mindfulness. These principles are embedded in discussions of the fundamental elements of interpersonal effectiveness, such as hope, empathy, and listening. Chapters apply mindfulness principles to specific challenging situations with concrete examples that describe effective clinical behaviors as well as situations depicting pitfalls that may impede compassionate care. From a focus on everyday manners in difficult situations to beneficial approaches with challenging populations, the guide helps health care professionals confidently resolve common problems. Brief, to-the-point chapters help clinicians channel their clinical knowledge and good intentions into caring behaviors that allow the patient to more fully experience empathy and compassion. With the guiding theme of “using words as precision instruments,” this is a resource that will be referred to again and again. Key Features: • Helps health care professionals and nurses communicate effectively in challenging clinical and professional situations • Uses the principles of mindfulness to build satisfying relationships and resolve problems • Addresses such difficult issues as demanding patients, maintaining boundaries, overcoming biases, managing clinician emotions, and much more • Provides special tips for communicating with family members and caregivers • Authored by a practicing psychotherapist specializing in clinician—patient relationships for nearly 30 years
