ABC of Tubes, Drains, Lines and Frames
ABC of Tubes, Drains, Lines and Frames

Author: Adam Brooks

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-13

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 1444312456

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Surgical patients are increasingly undergoing operative proceduresthat require complex post-operative care followed by prolongedrehabilitation in the community, and few leave surgery without awound, tube, line or drain. The care of these surgical adjuncts isundertaken either in hospital by ward staff or away from thehospital in the community, where GPs and practice nurses areexpected to take over the day-to-day management of this care. The ABC of Tubes, Drains, Lines and Frames is a practicalguide that provides a clear account of the key issues involved inthe assessment and management of surgical wounds, tubes, drains,lines and stomas – from the operating theatre to the CriticalCare unit and from the ward into the community. It highlightscommon pitfalls and includes ‘trouble shooting’sections that provide an understanding of the issues at all stagesof post-operative care. This new ABC is an invaluable resource for all GPs,practice nurses, surgical nurses, junior doctors, and communityparamedics.

ABC of Emergency Differential Diagnosis
ABC of Emergency Differential Diagnosis

Author: Francis Morris

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-03

Total Pages: 101

ISBN-13: 1118598679

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A practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of acute symptoms and conditions, the ABC of Emergency Differential Diagnosis provides a step-by-step guide to emergency differential diagnosis for non-specialists in a hospital or primary care setting. This new title in the ABC series covers the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of the most common symptoms with 'walk through' diagnosis, clear learning outcomes, and easy to find treatment options. Using the familiar problem-based teaching approach for rapid assimilation of information, case studies in each chapter allow the reader to be sure that they have synthesised the information given and can apply it to clinical cases.

ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease
ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease

Author: Tim England

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1118741900

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ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease provides a structured, practical approach to clinical assessment, investigation and management of the most commonly presenting arterial and venous disorders. Structural and functional abnormalities of arteries and veins manifest clinically in a broad spectrum of disorders, including cerebrovascular and carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, acute and chronic limb ischaemia, vasculitis and varicose veins. This revised edition incorporates new chapters on coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome, visceral artery stenosis and mesenteric ischaemia, and arteriovenous malformations. Many of these common or chronic conditions first present for initial assessment by primary health care professionals. Case vignettes have been added to relevant chapters to aid understanding and decision making. Fully up to date and from an expert editor and contributor team, ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease remains a useful resource for non-specialist doctors such as general practitioners, family physicians and junior doctors in training. It is also a relevant guide for all other primary health care professionals working within the multidisciplinary teams responsible for patients with chronic arterial and venous disorders.

Manual of Perioperative Care
Manual of Perioperative Care

Author: Kate Woodhead

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-07-23

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1118302354

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Manual of Perioperative Care is a comprehensive manual of principles of care designed to support the clinical practice of perioperative practitioners, whether they are nurses or operating department practitioners. This book meets the needs of those studying perioperative practice as well as those who would like an up-to-date comprehensive reference on their bookshelf. It covers the fundamentals of perioperative practice, placing them within the wider context of modern surgical care. With a practical, accessible focus, aided by full colour illustrations, this book follows the journey that the patient makes through their surgical care, with sections on: The foundation for safe and effective perioperative care Infection prevention and control Patient safety and managing risks Different patient care groups Approaches to surgery This book is essential reading for all students on perioperative courses, as well as newly qualified perioperative nurses and operating department practitioners.

High Dependency Nursing Care
High Dependency Nursing Care

Author: Tina Moore

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2009-06-04

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1134033915

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Level 2 (highly dependent) patients are nursed in a variety of clinical areas. High Dependency Nursing Care has been written for pre qualified and post qualified students undertaking modules and placements to prepare them for nursing the acutely ill and nurses caring for these patients. Written by a team of nurses experienced in providing, supporting and developing high dependency care, it discusses practical issues and explores the current evidence base for clinical practice. This essential textbook covers the context of care with chapters on fundamental aspects, such as sleep, nutrition, pain management and stress. It goes on to look at the main causes of critical illness and the treatments often given, as well as the skills necessary for monitoring patients. Completely updated throughout, this second edition also includes new chapters on infection control, heart failure, tissue removal and transferring the sicker patient. High Dependency Nursing Care is: Comprehensive: it covers all the key areas of knowledge needed User-friendly: it includes learning outcomes, introductions, time out exercises, implications for practice, useful websites and up-to-date references Clearly written: by a team of experienced nurses Practically based: clinical scenarios provide stimulating discussion and revision topics

Rapid Perioperative Care
Rapid Perioperative Care

Author: Paul Wicker

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-09-23

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1119121256

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Rapid Perioperative Care is an essential text for students and practitioners requiring up-to-date fundamental information on the perioperative environment. Covering a wide range of subjects related to perioperative practice and care, each chapter is concise and focused to guide the reader to find information quickly and effectively. This book uses a structured approach to perioperative care, starting with an introduction to the perioperative environment, anaesthetics, surgery and recovery, followed by postoperative problems and finally the roles of the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP). Covering all the key topics in the perioperative environment, this concise and easy-to-read title is the perfect quick-reference book for students and theatre practitioners to support them in their work in clinical practice, and enable them to deliver the best possible care.

Pudner's Nursing the Surgical Patient E-Book
Pudner's Nursing the Surgical Patient E-Book

Author: Ian Peate

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2020-09-28

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 0702078662

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Contemporary and fully updated, the new edition of this accessible guide builds on the success of previous editions to bring together all the key principles of nursing care for surgical patients. Split into two sections, the first section explains the basis of surgical care. The second section has comprehensive coverage of all major areas of surgical practice, providing both a theoretical and practical understanding across a wide range of procedures. Written from a patient-centred perspective but with an added emphasis on safety and the role of the nurse in relation to current legislation, the new Pudner’s Nursing the Surgical Patient offers all you need to provide the best care. Its user-friendly format will make it invaluable not only to nurses but to a range of health care practitioners. Easy-to-read, easy-to-understand approach Ultra-clear and simple line art Written by 20+ expert contributors from around the UK Patient-centred approach places the patient at the centre of all that is done Reflects the latest practice and retains the principles of care Completely updated to reflect recent developments in the field, from advances in laparoscopic surgery to the inclusion of new surgeries that can take place in a day-care setting Wider scope of reference from specialist to associate nurse, to a range of healthcare professionals New section on patient safety including informed consent Expanded reference to NMC standards and guidelines Now with a full colour design and colour illustrations

ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease
ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease

Author: Richard Donnelly

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-08

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1444312405

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Structural and functional abnormalities of arteries and veinsmanifest clinically in a broad spectrum of disorders, includinganeurysmal disease, atherosclerosis, vasculitis, venousinsufficiency, microvascular complications, thrombo-embolism andlower limb ulceration. Many of these are common and/orchronic conditions which present for initial assessment by primaryhealth care workers. This new edition is a practical guide to the most commonlypresenting disorders, and provides a structured approach toclinical assessment, investigations and management. The lastfew years have seen major changes in the use of non-invasive orminimally-invasive techniques, e.g wider use of CT and MRangiography, and increasing use of percutaneous interventions forcarotid, lower limb and reno-vascular disease. The ABC of Arterial and Venous Disease (Second Edition)explains the underlying technology and the applications of newminimally-invasive methods, especially CT and MRI, and provides anup-dated, evidence-based guide to the modern day management ofpatients with common, life-threatening diseases involving differentparts of the circulation. This authoritative, full-colour, illustrated ABC is anideal reference for the primary care, non-specialist practitionerto base effective management and prevention programmes.

ABC of Major Trauma
ABC of Major Trauma

Author: David V. Skinner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-29

Total Pages: 570

ISBN-13: 1118332318

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Prehospital care is a growing area in medicine, and emergency treatments are becoming more sophisticated as the potential to save lives grow. The fourth edition of this ABC has been thoroughly updated and includes new chapters on nuclear and biological emergencies. Each chapter gives concise and clear guidance and is accompanied by excellent photographs and diagrams. Edited and written by leading UK trauma authorities, this is a truly comprehensive and practical book for everyday use by emergency medicine staff, nurses, hospital doctors, paramedics, and ambulance services. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

ABC of Emergency Radiology
ABC of Emergency Radiology

Author: Otto Chan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-12-12

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1118495179

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Rapid acquisition and interpretation of radiographs, portable ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) are now the mainstay of initial successful management of sick and traumatized patients presenting to Accident and Emergency Departments. The ABC of Emergency Radiology is a simple and logical step-by-step guide on how to interpret radiographs, US and CT. It incorporates all the latest technological advances, including replacing plain radiographs with digital radiographs, changes in imaging protocols and the role of portable US and multidetector CT. With over 400 illustrations and annotated radiographs, this thoroughly revised third edition provides more images, new illustrations, and new chapters on emergency US and CT that reflect current practice. Each chapter starts with radiological anatomy, standard and then additional views, a systematic approach to interpretation (ABC approach) and followed by a review of common abnormalities. The ABC of Emergency Radiology is an invaluable resource for accident and emergency staff, trainee radiologists, medical students, nurses, radiographers and all medical personnel involved in the immediate care of trauma patients. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.