Emergency Triage Education Kit
| Author | : Department of Health and Ageing Staff |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1 |
| Release | : 2007-01-01 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781741864113 |
Emergency Triage Education Kit
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Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book
| Author | : Emergency Nurses Association |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 578 |
| Release | : 2022-12-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0323710611 |
**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Critical Care- Emergency Nursing, 2023** **Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Emergency Care** Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, 8th Edition offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. Updated material and easy-to-reference contents make this resource a must-have for current practice. - Quick-reference format is ideal for updating emergency nursing knowledge and improving patient care. - Detailed discussions for each condition include signs and symptoms, diagnosis/diagnostic testing, treatment/interventions, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education/discharge instructions. - Authorship from the Emergency Nurses Association for more than 30 years ensures this book is a mainstay for best practices in emergency nursing. - Content presented in a bulleted format provides quick and easy access to vital information. - Practice points highlighted in special boxes offer quick reference to important content. - NEW! Restructured table of contents presents anatomically related medical and trauma chapters sequentially for quick reference. - NEW! Considerations for critical care in the ED. - NEW! Considerations for the transgender patient. - NEW! Section on human trafficking in the Interpersonal Violence and Abuse chapter. - NEW! Section on violent risk assessment in the Workplace Violence chapter. - NEW! Color photos insert visually highlights and clarifies key content. - EXPANDED! Substance Abuse and Addiction Emergencies chapter covers methamphetamines, bath salts, marijuana edibles, opioid abuse/prescription drug abuse, heroin/Narcan, and substance abuse disorder. - EXPANDED! Chapter on end-of-life includes information on palliative care considerations. - UPDATED! Infectious Diseases chapter addresses coronavirus 19 (COVID-19), Ebola, and vector-borne malaria.
Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics - EBook
| Author | : Kate Curtis |
| Publisher | : Elsevier |
| Total Pages | : 1502 |
| Release | : 2019-07-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0729587207 |
Endorsed by the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia CENA is the peak professional association representing emergency nurses and has endorsed this text in recognition of the relevance it has to emergency nursing across Australasia. Led by an expanded editorial team of internationally recognised clinicians, researchers and leaders in emergency care, the 3rd edition of Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics continues to be the foremost resource for students preparing to enter the emergency environment and for clinicians seeking a greater understanding of multidisciplinary emergency care. The text provides nursing and paramedicine students and clinicians with the opportunity to understand the best available evidence behind the treatment that is provided throughout the emergency care trajectory. This unique approach ultimately seeks to strengthen multidisciplinary care and equip readers with the knowledge and skills to provide safe, quality, emergency care. The 3rd edition builds on the strengths of previous editions and follows a patient journey and body systems approach, spanning the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Expanded editorial team, all internationally recognised researchers and leaders in Emergency Care Chapter 6 Patient safety and quality care in emergency All chapters revised to reflect the most up-to-date evidence-based research and practice Case studies and practice tips highlight cultural considerations and communication issues Aligns to NSQHSS 2e, NMBA and PBA Standards An eBook included in all print purchases
Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care
| Author | : Emergency Nurses Association |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 659 |
| Release | : 2012-02-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0323171109 |
- NEW! 2-column format features new Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing. - NEW! Fully revised content from the ENA and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on topics such as critical care in the ED, time management, the morbidly obese patient, electronic medical records, disaster nursing, forensic nursing, and workplace violence.
Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse
| Author | : Anna Sivo Montejano, DNP, RN, PHN, CEN |
| Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2015-05-05 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0826122663 |
This is a concise, user-friendly orientation guide and reference for new and seasoned nurses, paramedics, preceptors, educators, management teams, and anyone else working in the triage environment. It offers guidelines covering key processes and practices triage nurses use daily. Chapters address core elements of triage such as patient point of entry, acuity scales, and “red-flag” patient presentations and how to handle them; coordination and communication with other health care team members; and documentation. The book offers practical information on triage for emergency department and urgent care settings, with useful tips for both triage orientees and preceptors. It addresses care considerations for specialized populations including geriatric and pediatric patients. The text supplies essential information on teaching and learning principles and the fostering of critical thinking skills, and covers such topics as compassion fatigue, customer service, legal concerns, core measures, and patient and staff safety. Trends in triage nursing such as electronic medical record considerations, provider in triage, and advanced triage protocols are included. Information is organized in brief, bulleted “bites” for knowledge at a glance, and Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes reinforce key concepts. Key Features Provides essential guidance for key procedures and protocols in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format Offers practical triage information with a focus on emergency department and urgent care settings Focuses on processes, critical thinking, and the legal aspects of triage Includes care considerations for specific patient populations Incorporates advice from seasoned emergency department nurses and triage educators
Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Concepts and Clinical Practice E-Book
| Author | : John Marx |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 3266 |
| Release | : 2013-08-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1455749877 |
Rely on Rosen's Emergency Medicine for the latest answers on every facet of emergency medicine practice. For decades, this medical reference book has set the standard in emergency medicine, offering unparalleled comprehensiveness, clarity, and authority - to help you put the latest and best knowledge to work for your patients in the ER. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices. Practice confidently with easily actionable, dependable guidance on the entire breadth of emergency medicine topics. Get expert guidance on how to approach specific clinical presentations in the ER. The "Cardinal Presentations Section" provides quick and easy reference to differential diagnosis and directed testing for fever in the adult patient; dizziness and vertigo; chest pain; and over 20 other frequently seen presentations in the emergency department. Effectively apply the newest emergency medicine techniques and approaches, including evidence-based therapies for shock; high-cost imaging; evaluation and resuscitation of the trauma patient; cardiovascular emergencies; evaluation and risk stratification for transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients; and much more. Locate the answers you need quickly thanks to a user-friendly, full-color design, complete with more illustrations than ever before. Access the complete contents on the go from your laptop or mobile device at Expert Consult, fully searchable, with links to PubMed.
Emergency and Trauma Care for Nurses and Paramedics
| Author | : Kate Curtis |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 1519 |
| Release | : 2011-08-15 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0729579824 |
Emergency and Trauma Care is written for Australian emergency care providers including paramedics, emergency nurses, pre-hospital care providers, nurse practitioners, general practice nurses and allied health practitioners including occupational therapists and physiotherapists who are caring for trauma patients.This book follows the patient journey from pre-hospital to definitive care. Using a body systems approach, each chapter provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of adult and paediatric emergencies. Implications for clinical practice is supported by chapters of professional practice, clinical skills, research, evidence-based practice, and legal, ethical and cultural issues. Clinical assessment, physiology, management and rationale for intervention of common and not so common emergency presentations are provided, with each chapter providing clear and relevant examples for both Paramedics and Nurses.Emergency and Trauma Care brings together a team of highly respected clinical practitioners and academics to deliver the most up-to-date text dealing with the practical procedures and evidence experienced by emergency and trauma care providers every day. - Chapter 2 Pre-hospital care overview in Australia and NZ - Chapter 10 Scene assessment, management and rescue - Chapter 11 Pre-Hospital Clinical Reasoning, Triage and Communication - Pre-hospital and emergency nursing considerations included in all relevant chapters - Chapter 5 Cultural Considerations in Emergency Care addresses cultural diversity, beliefs and values and focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and Maori health - Chapter 19 Resuscitation includes advanced life support, airway management and incorporates the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines - Chapter 37 People with disabilities provides assessment, examination and communication strategies for working with clients with intellectual and physical disabilities - Section 5 focuses on examination and communication strategies for working with unique population groups, including the elderly, disabled, obstetric and paediatric patients - Section 6 details major trauma assessment and management, blast injury, and trauma to specific body regions - Essentials outline the main points addressed in each chapter - Practice tips assist with communication skills, procedures and assessment - Case studies supported by questions throughout - Summaries and Key points, review questions, web links and references provide for consolidation and further research. - Evolve resources include Power point slides, 30 additional Case studies, image bank, web links - Three paramedic specific chapters (including scene assessment and management)
Emergency Medicine
| Author | : Sascha Fulde |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 847 |
| Release | : 2009-07-30 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0729578763 |
Emergency Medicine: The principles of practice, 5th edition is a practical guide to assist doctors and other health professionals with patients presenting with acute problems. With contributions from over 60 eminent emergency physicians, doctors and other health professionals, the book provides the most up-to-date coverage of treatment and management in acute medical care including resuscitation, diagnosis, investigations, treatment and further care. Emergency Medicine, 5th edition contains essential information and provides a quick reference tool for emergency physicians, hospital residents, paramedics, ambulance officers, nurses and general practitioners, as well as students of these disciplines. - Coverage of important controversies with evidence based recommendations. - Editor comments contained in relevant chapters to provide clinical tips and advice for practice. - Increased coverage of topical issues such as deep vein thrombosis (economy class syndrome) and street drugs. - Practical rapid reference appendix. - Detailed glossary and index. - Expanded coverage of ultrasound in emergency medicine - New BLS/ALS guidelines - Expanded coverage of administration and management - New material on envenomation and psychiatry - New chapter on rural, indigenous and remote emergencies - New chapter on advanced nursing roles - New chapter on students guide to the emergency term - New chapter structure design to minimize repetition; reorganized hierarchy to highlight important information; pearls & pitfalls in boxed out sections integrated throughout text; differential diagnosis summary tables and flow diagrams at the end of each chapter
Textbook of Emergency General Surgery
| Author | : Federico Coccolini |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 1707 |
| Release | : 2023-06-06 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 3031225996 |
This text aims to provide a comprehensive review of general emergency surgery, the branch of medicine that treats patients presenting to the hospital with a wide variety of emergency conditions. It includes a section focusing on clinical aspects, management, logistics, patient cohorts and perioperative considerations in the context of general emergency surgery and trauma. Other sections describe various conditions and diseases in specific anatomical structures to enable readers to easily find the information they need. Written and edited by international experts and opinion leaders in the field, this book is a valuable reference resource for general and emergency surgeons, trauma surgeons, emergency physicians and nurses. It will also be of interest to residents, students and all other healthcare professionals involved in the management of emergency surgical patients.
ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing - E-Book
| Author | : Leanne Aitken |
| Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Total Pages | : 1051 |
| Release | : 2015-10-01 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 0729583368 |
With each edition, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing has built on its highly respected reputation. Its contributors aim to encourage and challenge practising critical care nurses and students to develop world-class critical care nursing skills in order to ensure delivery of the highest quality care. Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), this 3rd edition presents the expertise of foremost critical care leaders and features the most recent evidence-based research and up-to-date advances in clinical practice, technology, procedures and standards. Expanded to reflect the universal core elements of critical care nursing practice authors, Aitken, Marshall and Chaboyer, have retained the specific information that captures the unique elements of contemporary critical care nursing in Australia, New Zealand and other similar practice environments. Structured in three sections, ACCCN’s Critical Care Nursing, 3e addresses all aspects of critical care nursing, including patient care and organisational issues, while highlighting some of the unique and complex aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice, such as paediatric considerations, trauma management and organ donation. Presented in three sections: - Scope of Critical Care - Principles and Practice of Critical Care - Speciality Practice Focus on concepts that underpin practice - essential physical, psychological, social and cultural care New case studies elaborate on relevant care issues Practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice Learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding Additional case studies with answers available on evolve NEW chapter on Postanaesthesia recovery Revised coverage of metabolic and nutritional considerations for the critically ill patient Aligned with the NEW ACCCN Standards for Practice
