Overview

Part of the nursing Secrets Series(R), Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This comprehensive resource is designed for both new and experienced emergency nurses and provides a wealth of helpful pearls or secrets of practice. Logically organized for quick access to key information, this book is divided into four main sections: Practice Topics, Chief Complaints, Trauma Care, and Special Populations.

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Author:   Kathleen S. Oman (Research Nurse Scientist, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, Colorado) ,  Jane Koziol-McLain
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.685kg
ISBN:  

9780323040327

ISBN 10:   0323040322
Pages:   544
Publication Date:   01 August 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

I. Practice Topics 1. Triage 2. Emergency Preparedness 3. Pain Management 4. Death and Dying 5. Self Care for Caregiver 6. Keeping Safe 7. Case Management 8. Risk Management II. Chief Complaints 9. Resuscitation Issues NEW! 10. Headache 11. Seizures 12. Stroke 13. Eye Problems 14. Chest Pain 15. Respiratory Distress 16. Abdominal Pain 17. Environmental Emergencies 18. Ingestions and Poisonings 19. Psychiatric Emergencies 20. Endocrine Emergencies NEW! 21. Hematologic Emergencies NEW! 22. Non-Urgent Problems III. Trauma Care 23. Mechanism of Injury 24. Shock 25. Head and Face Trauma 26. Thoracic and Neck Trauma 27. Abdominal Trauma 28. Spinal Cord and Vertebral Trauma 29. Musculoskeletal Trauma 30. Burns 31. Trauma During Pregnancy 32. Pediatric Trauma 33. Psychosocial Aspects of Trauma IV. Special Populations 34. Pregnant Women 35. Seniors 36. Infants and Children 37. Underserved Patients 38. Abused and Neglected Patients 39. Drug and Alcohol Impaired Patients NEW!

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