Phys. Description |
xxii, 890 pages ; chiefly colour illustrations ; 28 cm |
Note |
Preceded by: AACN advanced critical care nursing / [edited by] Karen K. Carlson. 2009. |
Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
The critical care environment -- Advanced dysrhythmias -- Acute coronary syndromes -- Heart failure -- Cardiac surgery -- Valvular disease and surgery -- Vascular emergencies and surgery -- Heart and lung transplantation -- Acute respiratory failure and acute lung injury -- Mechanical ventilation and weaning -- Thoracic surgery -- Head injury and dysfunction -- Cerebrovascular disorders -- Traumatic spinal cord injury -- Special neurologic patient populations -- Gastrointestinal bleeding -- Liver dysfunction and failure -- Acute pancreatitis -- The gut in critical illness -- Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation -- Electrolyte emergencies -- Complex acid-base disorders and associated electrolyte imbalances -- Acute kidney injury -- Glycemic control -- Blood conservation and blood component replacement -- Coagulopathies -- Shock and end points of resuscitation -- Optimizing hemodynamics: strategies for fluid and medication titration in hypoperfusion states -- Trauma -- Sepsis and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome -- Caring for the immunocompromised patient -- Caring for the patient in the immediate postoperative period -- Caring for the critically ill pregnant patient -- Caring for the pediatric patient in an adult critical care unit -- Caring for the critically ill elderly patient -- Caring for the critically ill patient with a neuropsychiatric disorder -- Caring for the bariatric patient -- Pain and sedation -- Comorbid conditions -- Oncologic emergencies -- Chemical dependency -- Palliative and end-of-life care. |
Subject |
Critical Care Nursing -- methods.
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Other Number |
2016056255 |
Alt Author |
Good, Vicki S., 1965- editor.
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Kirkwood, Peggy L., 1951- editor.
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ISBN |
9781455758753 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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