An essential evidence-based text that provides a solid foundation for the nursing care of critically-ill patients Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book's practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing CCRN certification examination. Unlike competitive texts which focus on theory, this book is specifically written to have a direct application to real-world practice. Each chapter includes a full case study to demonstrate how the chapter concepts apply to real-life clinical situations. NEW to this edition: two-color design, review questions added to cases Provides an excellent review for the CCRN certification exam
1. Assessment of Critically Ill Patients and Families
2. Planning Care for Critically Ill Patients
3. Interpretation and Management of Basic Cardiac Rhythms
4. Hemodynamic Monitoring
5. Airway and Ventilatory Management
6. Pain, Sedation, and Neuromuscular Blockade Management
7. Pharmacology
8. Ethical and Legal Considerations
9. Cardiovascular System
10. Respiratory System
11. Multisystem Problems
12. Neurological System
13. Hematologic and Immune Systems
14. Gastrointestinal System
15. Renal System
16. Endocrine System
17. Trauma
18. Advanced ECG Concepts
19. Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts
20. Advanced Respiratory Concepts: Models of Ventilation
21. Advanced Neurologic Concepts
22. Normal Values Table
23. Pharmacology Tables
24. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Algorithms
25. Hemodynamic Troubleshooting Guide
26. Cardiac Rhythms, ECG Characteristic and Treatment Guide
Suzanne M. Burns, MSN, RRT, ACNP, CCRN, FAAN, FCCM, FAANP (Charlottesville, VA) Professor Emeritus, School of Nursing, University of Virginia; Consultant, Critical and Progressive Care and Clinical Nursing Research.
