Critical Care Nursing

The book encompasses the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to nurse the critically ill. It highlights priorities of care and principles of management in a range of problems. The book has a strong clinical basis reflecting the range and depth of the authors experience.

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This book encompasses the knowledge, skills, and expertise employed in nursing the critically ill patient. It highlights priorities of care and principles of managementy in a range of problems common in ICU. Chapters of particular interest are sepsis, renal replacement therapies and a section on advanced respiratory support. The reader will benefit from the strong clinical foundation and the high levels of expertise. The approach is a multi-discipline one with a strong nursing emphasis. The book will be an excellent base for nurses starting in ICU and provide an updated review of research-based practice for nurses already familiar with ICU.