ASTNA Patient Transport, 4th Edition Principles and Practice
- ISBN/EAN
- 9780323057493
- Editore
- Elsevier Science
- Formato
- Sconosciuto
- Anno
- 2010
- Pagine
- Pag. 848<br> Mosby<br> Hardcover, Reference
Disponibile
87,99 €
Description
Whether you’re caring for patients on the ground or in the air, this trusted, one-of-a-kind resource is an essential tool for your success in transport nursing. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to keep you up to date with the latest technological advances and help you meet the ever-changing needs of this critical nursing field. Comprehensive overviews familiarize you with the most common diseases and injuries encountered in practice, accompanied by important management considerations to help you ensure the most effective communication and the safest patient care in all transport settings.
Key Features
-Case studies presented at the end of each clinical chapter demonstrate how to apply concepts to scenarios similar to those you’ll encounter in practice.
Special Populations Unit helps you meet the unique care needs of pregnant, neonatal, pediatric, and military patients.
Competencies listed at the beginning of each chapter help you identify key components of effective patient care.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary focus meets the educational and reference needs of all transport health care providers and emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes.
Whether you’re caring for patients on the ground or in the air, this trusted, one-of-a-kind resource is an essential tool for your success in transport nursing. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to keep you up to date with the latest technological advances and help you meet the ever-changing needs of this critical nursing field. Comprehensive overviews familiarize you with the most common diseases and injuries encountered in practice, accompanied by important management considerations to help you ensure the most effective communication and the safest patient care in all transport settings.
Key Features
-Case studies presented at the end of each clinical chapter demonstrate how to apply concepts to scenarios similar to those you’ll encounter in practice.
Special Populations Unit helps you meet the unique care needs of pregnant, neonatal, pediatric, and military patients.
Competencies listed at the beginning of each chapter help you identify key components of effective patient care.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary focus meets the educational and reference needs of all transport health care providers and emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring successful patient outcomes.
Maggiori Informazioni
| Autore | Holleran - RN - PhD -CEN - CCRN - CFRN - CTRN - FA |
|---|---|
| Editore | Elsevier Science |
| Anno | 2010 |
| Tipologia | Libro |
| Lingua | Inglese |
| Indice | Table of Contents Unit I. HISTORY AND THE CURRENT ROLE OF GROUND AND AIR TRANSPORT NURSES 1. History of Patient Transport 2. Preparation for Practice 3. Certification 4. Members of the Transport Team Unit II. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE 5. Transport Physiology 6. Extrication and Scene Management 7. Disaster Management 8. Communications 9. Safety and Survival Unit III. PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES 10. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport 11. Airway and Ventilation Management 12. Mechanical Ventilation NEW! 13. The Use of Technology During Transport NEW! 14. Shock Management Unit IV. TRAUMA 15. General Principles of Trauma Management 16. Neurologic Trauma 17. Thoracic Trauma 18. Abdominal Trauma 19. Orthopedic Trauma 20. Burn Trauma Unit V. MEDICAL PROBLEMS 21. Neurologic Emergencies 22. Cardiovascular Emergencies 23. Pulmonary Emergencies 24. Abdominal Emergencies 25. Infectious Diseases Unit VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES 26. Cold-Related Emergencies 27. Heat-Related Emergencies 28. Diving Emergencies 29. Toxicologic Emergencies Unit VII. SELECTED PATIENT POPULATIONS 30. The Pregnant Patient 31. The Neonatal Patient 32. The Pediatric Patient 33. Military Transport NEW! Unit VIII. PATIENT CARE ISSUES 34. Research and Quality Management 35. Legal Issues 36. Ethical Issues 37. The Family and Transport Unit IX. MANAGEMENT 38. Marketing 39. Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport 40. Stress and Stress Management APPENDIX A. Post-Accident Resource Document B. Medical Condition List and Appropriate Use of Air Medical Transport |
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