Download or read book Manual of Emergency Care written by Susan Budassi Sheehy and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An excellent, comprehensive clinical reference thoughtfully revised to address new challenges facing emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. MANUAL OF EMERGENCY CARE details the basic principles of emergency care; includes up-to-the-minute advances in emergency care, medical, trauma, and special case emergencies; contains four entirely new chapters devoted to patient education, allergies, forensic nursing and legal issues; and offers thoroughly revised, more detailed chapters on sexual assault, wound care, and domestic violence. * Includes complete, up-to-date and practical information for clinical practitioners and nursing students. * Presents a team approach to problem solving, reflecting actual practices in emergency departments. * Covers assessment parameters, diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions and other information pertinent to disorders and conditions NEW TO THIS EDITION: * Includes new chapter on forensic nursing thoroughly explaining the role of forensic nurses and the collection of forensic data. * Offers a new chapter on patient and family education, stressing the growing importance of providing supports to help patients and their families continue recovery once they leave emergency care. * Presents basic legal issues for emergency nurses in a new chapter addressing hot legal topics including legal consent, proper treatment of psychiatric patients, appropriate handling of forensic issues, and terms of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). * Provides a new chapter on allergies with detailed descriptions of reactions and the associated signs and symptoms, interventions, diagnostic tests, latex allergies, and patient education and support. * Contains an updated, extensively detailed chapter on sexual assault listing proper procedures for collecting, securing and transferring evidence, following up, documenting the assault and testifying in court, all in a bulleted, easy-to-follow format. * Offers newly revised wound management chapter with more detailed definitions and descriptions of wounds and wound care. * Includes separate chapters on intravenous therapy and laboratory specimens.

Download or read book Sheehy s Manual of Emergency Care E Book written by ENA and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and featuring a more efficient and streamlined design, the new 7th edition of Sheehy's trusted emergency care resource offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice. Comprehensive content presents thorough discussion of signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education for each condition. Authorship from the Emergency Nurses Association ensures this book contains the best practices in emergency nursing. Quick-reference format uses a consistent layout to help you find information quickly and easily. NEW! 2-column format features new Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing. NEW! Fully revised content from the ENA and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on topics such as critical care in the ED, time management, the morbidly obese patient, electronic medical records, disaster nursing, forensic nursing, and workplace violence.

Download or read book Mosby s Manual of Emergency Care written by Susan Budassi Sheehy and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mosby s Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care written by Barbara Aehlert and published by Mosby/JEMS. This book was released on 2005 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care is the first text to incorporate both prehospital and hospital management of pediatric emergencies. This unique text provides in-depth coverage of every area of pediatric emergency care - making it ideal for prehospital providers, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who treat pediatric patients. This new text reflects the 2000 American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines and includes pediatric advanced life support. This is the approved textbook for the American Safety & Health Institute's (ASHI) pediatric emergency care course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.org. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. Includes pediatric advanced life support. An outline format featuring bulleted lists, concise tables, and a user-friendly writing style makes this comprehensive text incredibly easy to read and understand. A laminated quick-reference card gives practitioners easy access to critical information in the field or hospital. This convenient card includes essential information regarding respiratory and heart rates, blood pressure, basic life support interventions, Glasgow Coma Scale, airway size and equipment selection for intubation corresponding to the Broselow Resuscitation Tape, several pediatric algorithms, and pain assessment tools. PEDS Pearl boxes help readers apply information covered in the text to real-life clinical situations. A Medication Chart in Chapter 8 features an alphabetical listing of medications commonly used in pediatric emergency care, helping readers learn the basics of common medications at a glance. Sidebars contain additional information relevant to the topics covered in the chapter, giving readers an opportunity for further learning. Chapter quizzes help readers gauge their comprehension of the chapter. Glossary at the end of the book allows readers to look up words quickly and easily. A Pretest and a Posttest consisting of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions test readers' overall comprehension of the material. Contains a FREE laminated quick-reference card!

Download or read book Mosby s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 1202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quick reference handbook offers clear, concise coverage of over 700 of the most commonly performed diagnostic and laboratory tests - including 39 new to this edition. Trusted authors, Kathleen Pagana, PhD, RN and Timothy Pagana, MD, FACS, bring together a comprehensive collection of full color designs, illustrations and photos to show exactly how various tests are performed. Related tests are grouped by chapter and presented in a consistent format to facilitate a full understanding of each type of diagnostic test. UNIQUE! Coverage of the clinical significance of test results explains why a given test result indicates specific diseases.Full-color design clarifies key concepts, procedures, and testing techniques.Related Tests sections list tests that provide similar information or are used to evaluate the same body system, disease process, or symptom. NEW! Unique front section on coding for diagnostic and laboratory tests (ICD-10) provides explanations of the coding requirements and challenges for diagnostic testing along with codes for all tests in the manual. NEW! 39 of the most current laboratory and diagnostic tests have been added to this new edition to reflect current best practices.NEW! Updated photographs and illustrations reflect the latest changes in testing equipment.

Download or read book Mosby s Emergency Transport Nursing Examination Review E Book written by Renee S. Holleran and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2005-03-15 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New guidelines and medications currently being used for BLS, ACLS, and PALS are discussed. New chapters have been added on Invasive Interventions, Pharmacology, Invasive Monitoring, Bioterrorism, CAMTS Standards, and Transport Operations. Updated and expanded content addresses emerging infectious diseases, CISM for emergency and transport staff, CAMTS standards and transport operations, conscious sedation issues, RSI, airway management, safety training, and age-related changes and differences (pediatric and geriatric).

Download or read book Mosby s Emergency Dictionary written by Bill Garcia and published by Mosby. This book was released on 1998 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique reference directed specifically toward prehospital care and rescue personnel. More than 10,000 new terms have been added, including those dealing with emergency medical equipment; communications; field techniques; as well as cave, farm, structure, and special situation rescue; and military medicine.

Download or read book Mosby s Outdoor Emergency Medical Guide written by David H. Manhoff and published by Beechwood Healthbooks, Inc.. This book was released on 1996 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lifesaving guide shows and tells the untrained person what to do in an outdoor emergency until professional help arrives. Its easy-to-understand instructions and illustrations include care for heart attacks, strokes, open wounds, falls, choking, broken bones, animal and snake bites, insect stings, and dehydration.

Download or read book Mosby s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference E Book written by Kathleen Deska Pagana and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the latest research and easy access to today’s most important diagnostic and lab tests! Known for its accuracy, currency, and clear, easy-to-use format, Mosby’s Diagnostic & Laboratory Test Reference 14th Edition features concise test entries that are arranged alphabetically and reflect the latest in diagnostic and lab testing and research. This new edition adds 15 tests with vital information such as alternate or abbreviated test names, test explanation, normal and abnormal findings, possible critical values, and guidelines to patient care before, during, and after the test. Plus, all related tests are cross-referenced throughout the book to simplify lookup. A compact size, durable cover, and A-to-Z thumb tabs make this market-leading book ideal for everyday use in the classroom and on the job! Alphabetically organized tests offer quick reference with A-to-Z thumb tabs, so you will never have to search for a test by having to first determine its correct category or body system. Normal findings for adult, elderly, and pediatric patients are included where applicable. Abnormal findings are highlighted with directional arrows to show increased or decreased test results. Convenient appendix lists tests by body system and test type, making it easy to quickly locate related studies. A durable cover with rounded edges helps prevent the book from being damaged and makes it easier to handle. Each test entry begins on a new page, making tests easy to find. Possible critical values are highlighted to show situations requiring immediate intervention. Icon for patient teaching-related care indicates information that should be shared with patients and their families. User’s Guide to Test Preparation and Performance provides an overview and guidelines for each type of laboratory test and diagnostic procedure, so you can minimize worry about having to repeat a test due to an error. Abbreviations for tests are listed in the back of the book, and symbols and units of measurement are listed in an appendix. Cross-referencing of related tests makes them easy to find. NEW! Test entries include the latest diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures, featuring 10 new monographs and 15 additional tests. NEW! Content reflects the latest research on the diagnostic values of results, accuracy of testing, and patient care and education for each test. NEW! Common Reference Ranges section added to the Inside Front Cover material.

Download or read book Sheehy s Emergency Nursing written by Emergency Nurses Association and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by emergency nurses for emergency nurses, Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition covers the issues and procedures unique to the emergency department. This comprehensive, evidence-based resource is written by the Emergency Nurses Association and includes developments and changes in clinical practice that are incorporated throughout the text. Considered the go-to guide for issues and procedures unique to the emergency department, the user-friendly format features more than 150 high-quality illustrations and tables that highlight essential concepts and offer quick access to vital information. New to this edition is updated key coverage including clinical fundamentals, treatment for trauma and medical-surgical emergencies, the foundations of emergency nursing practice, special populations, and more! Written by the Emergency Nurses Association, ensuring this is the most accurate information on the market. Most comprehensive and authoritative text available on emergency nursing. Logically organized, chapters are grouped into six sections for quick access to important content: Foundations of Emergency Nursing, Professional Practice, Clinical Foundations of Emergency Nursing, Major Trauma Emergencies, Medical and Surgical Emergencies, and Special Patient Populations. Tables and boxes highlight and summarize critical and essential information, while 150 illustrations help you to quickly identify and treat frequently encountered conditions. A separate unit on special patient populations covers topics such as child abuse, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, substance abuse and behavioral/pediatric/obstetrical emergencies. NEW! Coverage includes the latest on topical issues such as ethics, workplace violence, and geriatric trauma. UPDATED pain guidelines feature the latest pain indicators. UPDATED sepsis guidelines provide essential information on pathophysiology and diagnosis, with valuable guidelines for managing these patients. NEW! Fully revised information on communicable diseases. UPDATED Information on non-narcotic use for treatment of pain and increasing rates of addiction. NEW! Discussion of transgender patients covers how to work with this unique population. NEW! Full color photo insert

Download or read book Mosby s Critical Care and Emergency Drug Reference written by Janet Hicks Keen and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides current information on more than 200 generic and 500 trade name drugs used in critical care and emergency areas. Organized alphabetically for ease of use, the book features drug monographs, toxicity, and overdose management, and management of acute allergic reactions.

Download or read book Mosby s Emergency Nursing Reference written by Julia Fultz and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must-have for anyone working in the ED - this handy, pocket-sized resource provides practical, easy-to-locate information for knowledgeable, efficient emergency nursing care. It includes complete assessment information for determining care priorities, coverage of 22 common clinical conditions, and 37 procedures outlined in a clear, step-by-step format. Tables, algorithms, formulas, and assessment guidelines offer convenient access to critical data.

Download or read book Mosby s Emergency and Flight Nursing Review written by Reneé Semonin Holleran and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest edition of this popular review has been expanded to include both emergency and flight nursing. It is designed to help nurses prepare for a certification examination as well as provide current information on emergency nursing topics. The book's 750 questions cover assessment, nursing diagnosis and intervention, evaluation, and professional issues.

Download or read book Mosby s CEN Examination Review written by Reneé Semonin Holleran and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newest edition of this all-in-one review for emergency nursing features over 1,300 questions more than any other resource! MOSBY'S CEN(R) EXAMINATION REVIEW, 3RD EDITION is the perfect study tool for anyone preparing for the emergency or flight nursing certification exams. It's also a great tool for those wanting to assess their expertise. The new third edition offers a concise, yet comprehensive review of emergency and transport nursing. Each chapter features questions with answers and rationales for every question so users get the "why" behind every answer. The official examination handbook for the CEN Contains over 1300 review questions Includes FREE CD-Rom

Download or read book Sheehy s Manual of Emergency Care written by Emergency Nurses Association and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2005 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new 6th edition of Sheehy's trusted emergency care resource - now developed in conjunction with the Emergency Nurses Association - features complete coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Important discussions focus on basic and advanced life support, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, and emergency care for special populations. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. New chapters and updated material make this resource a must-have for current practice. Complete, up-to-date, practical information is essential for both clinical practitioners and nursing students. Thorough discussions of each condition include signs and symptoms, diagnosis/diagnostic testing, treatment/interventions, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education/discharge instructions. Compact, portable size makes it ideal for on-the-spot reference in any setting. Developed in conjunction with the Emergency Nurses Association, featuring expert contributions from respected emergency personnel. 13 new chapters cover: Communication in the Emergency Department Cultural Diversity Intrafacility and Interfacility Patient Transport Emergency Operations Preparedness Triage Patient Assessment Weapons of Mass Destruction Pain Management End of Life Issues for the Emergency Nurse Complementary and Alternative Therapies Airway Emergencies Elder Trauma Substance Abuse Emergencies Updated content includes decontamination and conscious sedation procedures. An updated list of website references now includes pertinent resources for emergency personnel. Consistent format makes it easy to quickly retrieve information in an emergency setting - each chapter discussion includes a list of conditions and procedures, brief introductory statements, discussion of each condition, key procedures, and references. Over 400 updated photos and illustrations clarify important concepts.

Download or read book Mosby s Paramedic Textbook written by Mick J. Sanders and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 1787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition provides complete coverage of prehospital care in a single, comprehensive text. It explains the paramedic's role, the unique characteristics of prehospital care & emergency care of acutely ill & traumatically injured patients.

Download or read book Mosby s EMT basic Textbook written by Walt A. Stoy and published by Mosby/JEMS. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mosby's EMT-Basic Textbook, 2011 Update, 2nd Edition, gets right to the point, giving you the basic information you need for real-world success. This straightforward text follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic more closely than any other textbook- making it easier to understand what you must know to pass state or National Registry EMT-Basic exams.A JB Course Manager resource is available to accompany this title. JB Course Manager is an easy-to-use and fully hosted online learning platform. For additional information, or to make your request, contact your Account Specialist or visit http://go.jblearning.com/JBCM.