The third edition of Fast Facts for Critical Care Nurses provides a concise, evidence-based reference for navigating the challenges of critical care. Designed for new graduates transitioning into critical care and experienced nurses seeking a refresher, this resource offers quick insights into the most common diagnoses, their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Organized by body systems, it covers foundational topics like documentation, certifications, and self-care, alongside updated content on COVID-19, ECMO, and other life-sustaining technologies to support nurses in delivering exceptional care.
New to the Third Edition:
Updated content on COVID-19 critical care, ECMO, and bundled sepsis care approaches
Expanded chapters on pathophysiology and advanced treatment modalities
New focus on self-care strategies for nurses in demanding environments
Comprehensive overview of transplant, trauma, and burn care
Latest evidence-based standards and guidelines
Key Features:
Quick-reference format for busy ICU settings
Includes tables, "Fast Fact" boxes, and lab values for easy access
Provides patient- and family-centered care guidance
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Höhe: 117 mm
Breite: 127 mm
Dicke: 8 mm
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978-0-8261-5671-6 (9780826156716)
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Dina McDade Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, CCRN (Alumnus), received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Brenau University in 1988, her Master of Science in nursing from Georgia Southern in 1995, and her Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Georgia in 1999. She recently completed a JM in law from Liberty University. She has worked as a cardiothoracic critical care nurse for over 15 years and in hospital administration and higher education for 20 years.
Dr. Hewett is currently the Regional Vice President - Campus Operations at Chamberlain University.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Section I: Foundational Issues in Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1. The Critical Care Environment
Chapter 2. The Electronic Medical Record and Documentation
Chapter 3. Specialty Certification
Chapter 4. Nurse Self Care and Wellness
Section II: Critical Care by Body System
Chapter 5. Neurological Critical Care
Chapter 6. Respiratory Critical Care
Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Critical Care
Chapter 8. Shock and Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Chapter 9. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Critical Care
Chapter 11. Endocrine Critical Care
Chapter 12. Renal Critical Care
Chapter 13. Trauma Critical Care
Chapter 14. Transplant Critical Care
Chapter 15. Burn and Integument Critical Care
Chapter 16. COVID-19 Critical Care
Section III: Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Chapter 17. Withdrawal of Treatment and Terminal Extubation
Chapter 18. Palliative Care in the ICU
Chapter 19. Organ Donation
Appendix A - Lab Values
Appendix B - Hemodynamic Parameters
Appendix C - Common Critical Care Intravenous Medications
Appendix D - Basic EKG Rhythm Examples
Appendix E - Respiratory and Ventilator Terminology
Appendix F - Abbreviations
