Download or read book Clinical Coach for Effective Pain Management written by Paul Arnstein and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2010-03-05 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From classroom to practice—your own clinical coach by your side! Explore the importance of the nurse’s role in acute and chronic pain management with a unique approach that expands considerations beyond traditional views of pain! Coverage encompasses all of the professional, theoretical, physiological, psychological, and interpersonal knowledge you need to understand the pain experienced by patients and how to manage it more effectively.
Download or read book Effective Pain Management Pop Display Clinical Coach written by Paul Arnstein and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2010-04-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Compact Clinical Guide to Geriatric Pain Management written by Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RNC, AHNBC, FAAPM and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The care of older adults suffering with pain is a difficult task that calls for understanding as well as compassion. Dr. Quinlan-Colwell has written an excellent book that deals with every facet of the problems that are encountered by caregivers....[This book] provides the reader with valuable knowledge that will diminish suffering and enrich the lives of people confronting new, often frightening, problems." From the Foreword by Ronald Melzack, PhD, FRSC Professor Emeritus McGill University "This is a well-written and concise book....Nurses and other healthcare professionals will certainly find this book a useful resource for understanding and managing geriatric pain."--Clinical Nurse Specialist Older adults can be especially susceptible to the debilitating effects of chronic pain, yet there are often barriers to successfully alleviating pain on the part of elderly patients and the health care professionals who treat them. This comprehensive guide to geriatric pain management provides the most current information available on assessment and treatment of pain in older adults. In a concise, reader-friendly format, the book provides techniques, tips, and tools for assessing pain and examines barriers to appropriate treatment. It addresses the physiological and psychosocial factors underlying the process and occurrence of pain and helps nurses to develop a comprehensive multimodal approach to pain management that includes pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. The guide provides detailed coverage of medications commonly used for pain management, including all contraindications and side effects, so that nurses will be able to evaluate the best use of a medication in the context of comorbidities and sensitivities of each individual. Also addressed are chronic illnesses common to the elderly population, palliative and hospice care, treatment of concurrent depression and anxiety, treatment of cognitively impaired elderly, and techniques for assessment and intervention in cases of substance abuse. Key Features: Provides concise yet comprehensive information on assessment and treatment of geriatric pain Includes detailed coverage of a great variety of pain medications, including contraindications and side effects Explores barriers to appropriate treatment Covers chronic diseases of the elderly, palliative and hospice care, depression and anxiety, substance abuse, and treatment of cognitively impaired elderly Written by a highly respected practitioner and educator in geriatric pain management Includes case studies, handy tables, questions for reflection, and references for additional study
Download or read book Clinical Coach for Nursing Excellence written by Linda Campbell and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2009-10-05 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accelerate your mastery of the important knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to succeed as an RN. You’ll find coverage that encompasses simple solutions to the most common challenges faced in the workplace.
Download or read book Clinical Coach for Effective Perioperative Nursing Care written by Kim Litwack and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2009-01-27 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy reference transitions from class to clinical to practice to provide the perioperative information needed in hospital operating rooms, ambulatory surgical units, critical care units, procedure labs, and free-standing surgical centers. It delivers everything nurses need to know to safely prepare patients for surgical procedures and monitor and care for them afterward. Prioritized bulleted lists, full-color illustrations, and concise tables provide access to essential, evidence-based knowledge.
Download or read book Compact Clinical Guide to Critical Care Trauma and Emergency Pain Management written by Liza Marmo, MSN, RN, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is an excellent resource for nurses practicing in critical care units, emergency departments, and trauma units, as well as for midlevel providers who manage these patients.--Doody's Medical Reviews "Compact ClinicalGuide to Critical Care,Trauma, and EmergencyPain Management is aconcise, easy-to-readresource for nurses whowant to reinforce theirfoundational knowledgein this area."--Critical Care Nurse This addition to Springer Publishingís Compact Clinical Guide to Pain Management Series presents evidence-based national guidelines and treatment algorithms for managing pain in patients in the critical care, trauma, and emergency room settings. Such patients often present with co-morbid and complex conditions which often make accurate pain assessment and treatment a challenge. In an easy-to-use, bulleted format, the book provides the most current information on assessing and managing pain in a variety of critical conditions. Both pharmacological management therapies and non-pharmacologic interventions are included along with information about pain assessment screening tools for special populations. Topics covered include the basics of pain physiology in critical, emergency, and operative care patients, assessing pain in the critically ill, medications and advanced pain management techniques useful with this population, and commonly occurring conditions in the various care environments. Also addressed are the management of particularly challenging patients (elderly, obese) and conditions (chronic pain, renal failure, chemically dependent patients, and burn patients). The book contains tables that efficiently summarize information and figures to illustrate key concepts. Pain rating scales and a helpful equi-analgesic conversion table are included in the Appendix. Key Features: Provides evidence-based information on treating pain in critical care, trauma, and emergency room patients for all practice levels Organized for quick access to pertinent clinical information on treatment options and pain types Provides cross-referenced indexing and easy-to-use assessment and screening tools Includes information for treating especially challenging and difficult to manage patient pain scenarios
Download or read book Core Curriculum for Pain Management Nursing written by ASPMN and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Coverage of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain interventions has been updated to keep you abreast of the latest methods for both types of pain management. - NEW! Thoroughly updated information reflects the latest standards and scope of practice as well as the blueprint for the ASPMN credentialing exam. - NEW! Additional information on pain management in bariatric patients highlight important considerations that you need to know when caring for this specific patient population. - NEW! Added illustrations and figures throughout the text make difficult concepts easier to understand.
Download or read book Advanced Practice Nursing of Adults in Acute Care written by Janet G Foster and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Clinical Nurse Specialists, this text explores the expanding roles and responsibilities of the CNS—from core competencies and theoretical foundations for practice to caring for the hospitalized adult to shaping the healthcare system through the CNS’s spheres of influence.
Download or read book Pain Management written by and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 230 million surgical procedures performed annually worldwide, and 30% or more of people affected by chronic pain globally, pain management is consistently a top priority. Its personal and social burden is enormous and thus much literature and research focuses on pain medicine. Along with the evolution of precision medicine, today’s typical pain management strategies include a personalized, multimodal, interdisciplinary treatment approach, which might include pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, integrative treatments, and invasive procedures. This book presents the latest advancements in pain management, covering a wide field of topics in pain medicine.
Download or read book Geriatric Pain Management An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine written by M. Carrington Reid and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by Dr. M. Carrington Reid, is devoted to Geriatric Pain Management. Articles in this timely issue include: Overview of Pain Management in the Older Adult; Assessment Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Pharmacotherapies in Geriatric Pain Management; Psychological Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Exercise and Movement-based Therapies in Geriatric Pain Management; Non-surgical Interventional Approaches in Geriatric Pain Management; Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Pain in Geriatric Patients; Role of Opioid Medications in Geriatric Pain Management; Pain Beliefs and Attitudes in Geriatric Patients; Role of Emerging Technologies in Geriatric Pain Management; Impact of Pain on Family Members and Caregivers of Geriatric Patients; and Pain in the Geriatric Patient with Advanced Chronic Disease.
Download or read book Stories of Children s Pain written by Bernie Carter and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with a child in pain is difficult, unavoidable and especially challenging when the child cannot explain what they are feeling. In this important book, Bernie Carter and Joan Simons bring together experience, evidence and research to deconstruct the topic and present the reality of children′s pain. Each chapter starts with a personal story from a child, a family member or a healthcare professional. The stories are drawn from a wealth of original research, and focus the reader on the individual child and their family. The chapter then goes on to introduce the relevant research, theory and implications for practice, so health professionals can use the evidence to support compassionate, child-centred care. Among the topics addressed are: - Ethical dilemmas - Assessing pain - Working in different settings - Inexplicable pain It is valuable reading for any healthcare student or professional working with children of all ages.
Download or read book Plumer s Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy written by Sharon M. Weinstein and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014-04-21 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ninth Edition of Plumer’s Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy provides clear, concise coverage of basic and advanced infusion procedures. Rely on this new edition for the most current coverage of intravenous therapy functions, procedures, standards, and equipment, along with practical new features and emphasis on safety considerations, as well as evidence-based practice. The book begins with an overview of IV therapy, including how to minimize risk and enhance performance, and then addresses assessment and monitoring; clinical decision making; patient specific therapies, and infusion therapy for children, the elderly, and across the continuum of care.
Download or read book Primary Care E Book written by Terry Mahan Buttaro and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2024-03-02 with total page 1618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Advanced Practice**There's no better preparation for Nurse Practitioners and other adult primary care practitioners! Buttaro's Primary Care: Interprofessional Collaborative Practice, 7th Edition provides the concise yet thorough information that you need in today's fast-paced, interprofessional, collaborative environment. With authorship reflecting both academic and clinical expertise, this comprehensive, evidence-based primary care text/reference shows you how to deliver effective, truly interdisciplinary health care. It covers every major adult disorder seen in the outpatient office setting and features a unique interprofessional collaborative approach with referral and "Red Flag" highlights and more. New to this edition are chapters on health equity, public health preparedness, endocannabinoids, and self-care. - Comprehensive, evidence-based, accurate, and current content provides a complete foundation in the primary care of adults for NP students, including students in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, and reflects the latest research and national and international guidelines. - UNIQUE! Interprofessional collaborative approach equips you for interprofessional collaborative practice in the contemporary healthcare environment. - Consistent chapter format and features reflect the systematic approach used in adult primary care practice to promote improved clinical judgment skills, facilitate learning, and foster quick clinical reference. - UNIQUE! Referral/Consultation highlights indicate when the NP should collaborate with, or refer to, other providers. - UNIQUE! Emergency Referral highlights indicate when the NP should refer the patient for urgent/emergent care. - UNIQUE! Red Flag highlights indicate issues not to be missed. - UNIQUE! Initial Diagnostics boxes provide quick reference to key decision-making content.
Download or read book Pain Care Essentials written by Beth B. Hogans and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to prepare young clinicians to assess and treat a wide variety of pain conditions in a manner that balances competence and compassion, incorporating coordinated elements of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
Download or read book Understanding Pathophysiology E Book written by Sue E. Huether and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 1187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essential concepts of pathophysiology and stay up to date on treatments, manifestations, and mechanisms of disease with Understanding Pathophysiology, 5th Edition. Filled with vibrant illustrations and complemented by online resources that bring pathophysiology concepts to life, this easy-to-read text delivers the latest, most accurate information on the disease process across the lifespan, giving you the fundamental knowledge you need to move forward in your nursing education. Consistent presentation helps you better distinguish pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment for each disease. More than 1,000 high-quality illustrations vividly depict clinical manifestations and cellular mechanisms underlying diseases. Lifespan coverage details age-specific conditions affecting pediatric, adult, and aging patients in great depth. Algorithms throughout the text clarify disease progression. Risk Factor boxes alert you to important safety considerations associated with specific diseases. Health Alert boxes highlight new developments in biologic research, diagnostic studies, preventive care, treatments, and more. Quick Check boxes test your retention of important chapter concepts. Did You Understand? sections provide fast, efficient review of chapter content. Chapter outlines help you find specific information with ease. Chapter introductions explain why chapter content is important and how it fits into a broader health care context. Key terms are bolded throughout the text for fast, easy reference. Glossary of selected terms familiarizes you with the most difficult or important terminology. Companion Evolve website provides convenient online access to animations, review questions, key terms matching exercises, and more. NEW! Extensively updated content reflects the latest clinical findings and research across the full spectrum of pathophysiology. NEW! Hundreds of new and enhanced full-color illustrations clarify anatomy and physiologic concepts. NEW! 30 new animations on the companion Evolve website reinforce your understanding of complex processes.
Download or read book Case Studies in Palliative and End of Life Care written by Margaret L. Campbell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-08-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care uses a case-based approach to provide students and practitioners with an important learning tool to improve critical thinking skills and encourage discussion toward improving experiences for patients and their families. The book is organized into three sections covering subjects related to communication, symptom management, and family care. Each case is presented in a consistent, logical format for ease of use, highlighting key evidence-based concepts including the case history, care setting, diagnosis and prognosis, assessment, treatment considerations, and family support. A key reference, Case Studies in Palliative and End-of-Life Care is an invaluable resource for clinicians who provide palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and those at the end of life along with their families.
Download or read book MedSurg Notes written by Ehren Myers and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy, pocket-sized resource provides on-the-spot guidance that helps you identify and treat patients with urgent and common medical-surgical conditions. Each condition is in outline format and delivers all the current information you need to deliver the very best patient care. What students and clinicians are saying… “This little pocket flip book is invaluable if you are a nursing student or new nurse, a wealth of information very condensed and to the point.”—Robert S. “I carried this around on my clinicals and it was great! It has nice rundowns of every major body system/problem that you might encounter on a med/surg floor.” —Lisa R. “Perfect for a new nurse who needs a quick, concise refresher on information. Fits in my pocket nicely, and has come in handy more than once!”—Chandra B “A must have for any nurse or nursing student! Everything you could need in one place!”—Jecca L.
