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OverviewSedation is a necessary component of care for critically ill and injured individuals. Sedatives assist in coping with mechanical ventilation and other invasive devices, and help patients tolerate procedures and noxious stimuli in the intensive care unit. Sedatives are also useful in the control of agitation and delirium. In addition to fundamental humane reasons, calming patients with sedatives provides physiologic benefits, such as reducing oxygen consumption expended during restlessness, and prevents dislodgement of life-preserving tubes and catheters. When administering sedatives to manage critically ill patients, clinicians must be cognizant of the many complex issues surrounding their use. This issue, edited by Consulting Editor, Dr. Jan Foster, provides current updates in this area, including new guidelines and a focus on delirium. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jan Foster (Formerly, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Houston;<br>President, Nursing Inquiry and Intervention, Inc, The Woodlands, Texas)Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Volume: 28-2 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.390kg ISBN: 9780323446525ISBN 10: 0323446523 Publication Date: 29 July 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |