Nursing and Neurosciences
Published in June 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-443-03550-0 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook of advanced clinical practice for neuromedical nursing includes care of both adults and children. It aims to cover all aspects of this type of nursing - trauma to the nervous system, congenital defects and correction of abnormalities. It is designed for qualified nurses working with neurological patients and students on post-basic neurological courses, but should also be of interest to nurses in Accident and Emergency, Critical Care Units and to paramedical staff.
This textbook of advanced clinical practice for neuromedical nursing includes care of both adults and children. It aims to cover all aspects of this type of nursing - trauma to the nervous system, congenital defects and correction of abnormalities. It is designed for qualified nurses working with neurological patients and students on post-basic neurological courses, but should also be of interest to nurses in Accident and Emergency, Critical Care Units and to paramedical staff.
This textbook of advanced clinical practice for neuromedical nursing includes care of both adults and children. It aims to cover all aspects of this type of nursing - trauma to the nervous system, congenital defects and correction of abnormalities. It is designed for qualified nurses working with neurological patients and students on post-basic neurological courses, but should also be of interest to nurses in Accident and Emergency, Critical Care Units and to paramedical staff.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
57 line drawings, 4 half-tone illustrations, index
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
605 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-03550-0 (9780443035500)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; assessment of the nervous system; neurological investigations; the unconscious patient - the nursing perspective; raised intracranial pressure; craniotomy - pre-operative; care of the patient with a head injury; care of the patient with an intracranial tumour; care of the patient with a malformation of the cerebrovascular system; care of the patient with a stroke; craniotomy - intra-operative and postoperative care; care of the patient with a spinal injury - pre-operative and postoperative care; care of the patient with back pain; care of the child with hydrocephalus; care of the patient with epilepsy; care of the patient with an infection or inflammation of the nervous system; care of the patient with a neuromuscular disorder; care of the patient with a nerve root or perhipheral nerve disorder; care of the patient with a chronic neurological disorder; control of pain - the neurosurgical viewpoint.