| Treating the Critically Ill Patient Contributor(s): Jevon, Philip (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405141727 ISBN-13: 9781405141727 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2007 Annotation: Treating the Critically Ill Patient is a practical guide to recognising and treating acutely ill patients at risk of further deterioration. It includes early warning scoring systems to identify patients at risk on the ward, identifies the key priorities for care, and equips students and newly qualified staff with the clinical skills necessary to prevent further deterioration and to provide prompt and effective care. Each chapter follows a standard layout, and includes bullet points and illustrations making this book an accessible and practical guide to critical care. Treating the Critically Ill Patient provides an essential companion to Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient. - Evidence-based guide to care of the critically ill patient |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Critical & Intensive Care - Medical | Critical Care - Medical | Nursing - Management & Leadership |
| Dewey: 616.028 |
| LCCN: 2007011917 |
| Series: Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.48" W x 7.36" (0.57 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Treating the Critically Ill Patient is a practical guide to recognising and treating acutely ill patients at risk of further deterioration. It includes early warning scoring systems to identify patients at risk on the ward, identifies the key priorities for care, and equips students and newly qualified staff with the clinical skills necessary to prevent further deterioration and to provide prompt and effective care. Each chapter follows a standard layout, and includes bullet points and illustrations making this book an accessible and practical guide to critical care. Treating the Critically Ill Patient provides an essential companion to Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient. * Evidence-based guide to care of the critically ill patient * Includes step-by-step clinical guidelines and real-life scenarios * Identifies the key priorities for care |