Emergency Nursing Secrets
- 2nd Edition - August 1, 2006
- Latest edition
- Authors: Kathleen S. Oman, Jane Koziol-McLain
- Language: English
Part of the nursing Secrets Series®, Emergency Nursing Secrets, 2nd Edition is written in a question-and-answer format, providing concise information in an easy-to-use layout. This… Read more
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Part of the nursing Secrets Series®, 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.
- Written by experts in the field of emergency nursing
- The 100 Top Secrets are listed in the front of book for quick reference
- Key Points boxes in each chapter outline important information for at-a-glance access
- Internet Resources boxes offer readers additional information via the Internet
Practicing emergency nurses and other emergency personnel
I. Practice Topics1. Triage2. Emergency Preparedness3. Pain Management4. Death and Dying5. Self Care for Caregiver6. Keeping Safe7. Case Management8. Risk ManagementII. Chief Complaints9. Resuscitation Issues NEW!10. Headache11. Seizures12. Stroke13. Eye Problems14. Chest Pain15. Respiratory Distress16. Abdominal Pain17. Environmental Emergencies18. Ingestions and Poisonings19. Psychiatric Emergencies20. Endocrine Emergencies NEW!21. Hematologic Emergencies NEW!22. Non-Urgent ProblemsIII. Trauma Care23. Mechanism of Injury24. Shock25. Head and Face Trauma26. Thoracic and Neck Trauma27. Abdominal Trauma28. Spinal Cord and Vertebral Trauma29. Musculoskeletal Trauma30. Burns31. Trauma During Pregnancy32. Pediatric Trauma33. Psychosocial Aspects of TraumaIV. Special Populations34. Pregnant Women35. Seniors36. Infants and Children37. Underserved Patients38. Abused and Neglected Patients39. Drug and Alcohol Impaired Patients NEW!
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: August 1, 2006
- Language: English
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Kathleen S. Oman
Affiliations and expertise
Research Nurse Scientist, University of Colorado Hospital, Denver, COJK
Jane Koziol-McLain
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand