Treating the Critically Ill Patient

Author:   Philip Jevon (Manor Hospital, Walsall)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
ISBN:  

9781405141727


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 September 2007
Format:   Paperback
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Treating the Critically Ill Patient


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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

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Author:   Philip Jevon (Manor Hospital, Walsall)
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Wiley-Blackwell
Dimensions:   Width: 12.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 18.50cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9781405141727


ISBN 10:   1405141727
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   21 September 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview of treating the critically ill patient. Chapter 2 Treating a patient with airway obstruction. Chapter 3 Treating a patient with compromised breathing. Chapter 4 Treating a patient with hypotension. Chapter 5 Treating a patient with a bradycardia or tachycardia. Chapter 6 Treating a patient with altered conscious level. Chapter 7 Treating a patient with oliguria. Chapter 8 Treating a patient with an abnormal temperature. Chapter 9 Pain management in the critically ill patient. Chapter 10 Introduction to ethical issues in critical care. Chapter 11 Principles of good record keeping

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An excellent book?a handy guide to ward staff who do not deal with the acutely ill patient consistently. Science Direct


An excellent book...a handy guide to ward staff who do not deal with the acutely ill patient consistently. Science Direct<!--end-->


Author Information

Philip Jevon is a Resuscitation Council UK ALS Instructor at Manor Hospital, Walsall.

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