Critical Care Nursing

5th Edition - October 30, 2023
Authors: Leanne Aitken, Andrea Marshall, Thomas Buckley
Language: English
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The internationally acclaimed text Critical Care Nursing is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and critical care nurses in practice to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high quality patient care to contribute to improved patient outcomes.

The fifth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence, resources and tools designed to help you master a range of competencies, from patient monitoring to delivering multidimensional interventions, using complex lifesaving equipment, and managing the deteriorating patient. There is a focus on the scope and principles of practice, quality and safety standards, ethical considerations, and increased support for nurses.

Highly regarded by clinicians and students around the world, this book will encourage and challenge you to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the higest quality care.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
About the editors
Reviewers
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Section 1. Scope of critical care
1. Scope of critical care practice
Introduction
Critical care nursing
Developing critical care nursing knowledge and practice
Advanced practice nursing
Leadership in critical care nursing
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
2. Systems and resources
Introduction
Ethical allocation and utilisation of resources
Historical influences
Economic considerations and principles
Budget and finance
Critical care environment
Equipment
Staff
Risk management
Management of disease outbreaks and pandemics
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
3. Quality and safety
Introduction
Approaches to quality
Patient safety
Non-technical skills
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
4. Ethical issues in critical care
Introduction
Ethical principles
The intersection of ethics and the law in critical care
Application of ethical principles to the care of the critically ill
Ethics in research
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
Section 2. Principles and practice of critical care
5. Essential nursing care of the critically ill patient
Introduction
Skin integrity
Eye care
Oral hygiene
Patient positioning and mobilisation in the ICU
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis
Bowel management
Urinary catheter care
Care of the older adult
Bariatric considerations
General principles of infection prevention and control in critical care
Transport of critically ill patients: general principles
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
6. Patient comfort and psychological care
Introduction
Anxiety and depression
Delirium
Alcohol, benzodiazepine, nicotine and opioid withdrawal
Pain
Sedation
Sleep
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
7. Family and cultural care of the critically ill patient
Introduction
Overview of models of care
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Cultural care
Spiritual and religious considerations
End-of-life care and bereavement
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
8. Recovery and rehabilitation
Introduction
Compromise following a critical illness
Measuring patient outcomes following a critical illness
Improving recovery following a critical illness
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
9. Cardiovascular assessment and monitoring
Introduction
Related anatomy and physiology
Assessment
Haemodynamic monitoring
Diagnostics
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
10. Cardiovascular alterations and management
Introduction
Cardiovascular disease
Heart failure
Selected cases
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
11. Cardiac rhythm assessment and management
Introduction
The cardiac conduction system
Arrhythmia mechanisms
Arrhythmia recognition and management
Cardiac pacing
Cardioversion and defibrillation
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
12. Cardiac surgery and transplantation
Introduction
Cardiac surgery
Intra-aortic balloon pumping
Heart transplantation
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
13. Respiratory assessment and monitoring
Introduction
Related anatomy and physiology
Pathophysiology
Assessment
Respiratory monitoring
Bedside and laboratory investigations
Diagnostic procedures
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
14. Respiratory alterations and management
Introduction
Incidence of respiratory alterations
Respiratory failure
Pneumonia
Respiratory pandemics
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Lung transplantation
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
15. Ventilation and oxygenation management
Introduction
Oxygen therapy
Oxygen administration devices
Airway support
Managing endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes
Mechanical ventilation
Non-invasive ventilation
Invasive mechanical ventilation
Managing the mechanically ventilated patient
Weaning from mechanical ventilation
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
16. Neurological assessment and monitoring
Introduction
Neurological anatomy and physiology
Central nervous system
Peripheral nervous system
Neurological assessment and monitoring
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
17. Neurological alterations and management
Introduction
Neurological dysfunction
Neurological therapeutic management
Central nervous system disorders
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
18. Support of renal function
Introduction
Related kidney functions
Pathophysiology and classification of kidney failure
AKI: Clinical and diagnostic criteria for classification
Management of the patient with AKI
Approaches to renal replacement therapy
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
19. Nutrition assessment and therapeutic management
Introduction
Metabolism
Malnutrition
Nutritional assessment
Nutrition support
Nutrition in specific clinical conditions
Glycaemic control in critical illness
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
20. Gastrointestinal, metabolic and liver alterations
Introduction
Gastrointestinal physiology
Stress-related mucosal damage
Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome
The critically ill patient with diabetes
Pancreatitis
Liver dysfunction
Liver transplantation
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
21. Pathophysiology and management of shock
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Patient assessment
Hypovolaemic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Sepsis and septic shock
Anaphylaxis
Neurogenic/spinal shock
Resuscitation endpoints
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
22. Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Systemic response
Endocrine response
Organ dysfunction
Multiple organ dysfunction
Patient management
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
Section 3. Specialty practice
23. Emergency presentations
Introduction
Background
Extended clinical skills
Retrievals and transport of critically ill patients
Respiratory presentations
Chest pain presentations
Abdominal symptom presentations
Acute stroke
Overdose and poisoning
Envenomation
Drowning
Hypothermia
Hyperthermia and heat illness
Multiple patient triage/disaster
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
24. Trauma management
Introduction
Trauma systems and processes
Common clinical presentations
Summary
Further reading
References
25. Resuscitation
Introduction
Cardiac arrest
Resuscitation systems and processes
Post-resuscitation phase
Special considerations
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
26. Postanaesthesia recovery
Introduction
Introduction to anaesthesia
Anaesthetic agents
Assessment and management in the postoperative period
Assessment and management of specific postoperative complications
Transferring care of the postoperative patient: Discharge to an inpatient ward
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
27. Paediatric considerations in critical care
Introduction
Anatomical and physiological considerations in children
Developmental considerations
Family issues and consent
Pain, sedation, delirium and withdrawal
Upper airway obstruction
The child experiencing lower airway disease
Nursing the ventilated child
The child experiencing shock
The child experiencing acute neurological dysfunction
Gastrointestinal and renal considerations in children
Paediatric trauma
Post-intensive care syndrome in children
Summary
Online resources
References
28. Pregnancy and postpartum considerations
Introduction
Epidemiology of critical illness in pregnancy
Adapted physiology of pregnancy
Diseases and conditions unique to pregnancy
Exacerbation of medical disease associated with pregnancy
Non-obstetric conditions and special considerations for pregnancy
Caring for pregnant women in ICU
Caring for postpartum women in ICU
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
29. Organ donation and transplantation
Introduction
Donation and consent systems
Organ donation and transplant networks
Identification of organ and tissue donors
Care of the organ donor
Donation after circulatory determination of death
Tissue-only donor
Summary
Online resources
Further reading
References
Appendix A. Practice standards for specialist critical care nurses
Appendix B. Normal laboratory values
Glossary of terms
Index

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Leanne Aitken

Andrea Marshall

Thomas Buckley