Infant Feedings

Infant Feedings
Author: Sandra T. Robbins
Publisher: American Dietetic Associati
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2011
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0880914440

This edition will help facilitate establishment of facility-specific policies and procedures for preparation, storage and bedside handling of infant feedings, while providing optimal nutrition care to infants. Topics include procedures for facilities without a feeding preparation room; current standards for infant feeding preparations; instructions for handling mother's own and donor human milk; formulas with probiotics; infection control; and disaster planning.

Artificial Nutrition and Support in Clinical Practice

Artificial Nutrition and Support in Clinical Practice
Author: Jason Payne-James
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 819
Release: 2012-08-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1107609658

Any healthcare professional with, or developing an interest in, clinical nutrition will be able to use this textbook, first published in 2001, as a source of information for the formation of a clinical nutrition support service of excellence. The first three parts of the book will enable a clear perspective of the metabolism and physiology of clinical nutrition to be related to the practical application of support techniques. The fourth part of the book highlights the role of nutrition support in specific disease groups. A number of additional chapters have been added for this second edition, and modifications made to the content of chapters from the first edition to cover newer areas or areas of omission.

Infection Control in Clinical Practice Updated Edition

Infection Control in Clinical Practice Updated Edition
Author: Jennie Wilson
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2019-03-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702027618

Infection control is a major issue in clinical practice. The revised third edition of this highly successful book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of infection control and prevention, and the basic elements of microbiology and epidemiology that underpin them. The contents are firmly based in clinical practice and are relevant to both hospital and community settings. The information is research-based and extensively referenced and therefore provides an invaluable resource for evidence-based practice. Presentation is clear, concise and accessible to a wide audience including diploma and degree course students, nurses and allied health professionals working in clinical settings, and infection control specialists. This revised third edition includes completely updated source material and references, along with extensive revision of chapters on prevention of surgical site infection, IV device and urine catheter associated infections to incorporate the most recent evidence. There are updates to many other sections including new microbiological methods, application of protective isolation, Clostridium difficile, gram negative pathogens, VHF and blood-borne viruses, the management of sharps injuries and management of waste, as well as entirely new sections on: . Implementation of infection prevention and control policies . Infection risks of water systems . Protective clothing - use of gloves and masks . Hand hygiene compliance . Prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia . Management of norovirus outbreaks . Decontamination of isolation rooms . Emerging pathogens including MERS-CoV and Zika . Antimicrobial stewardship

Biofilm-based Healthcare-associated Infections

Biofilm-based Healthcare-associated Infections
Author: Gianfranco Donelli
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2014-11-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319110381

The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of these infections, often caused by emerging multidrug-resistant biofilm-growing microorganisms.

Fundamentals of Nursing & Midwifery

Fundamentals of Nursing & Midwifery
Author: Helen Hall
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 3545
Release: 2022-01-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 192505828X

A trusted person-centred resource to start you on the path to professional success Fundamentals of Nursing and Midwifery is a popular foundational nursing text specifically developed for Australian and New Zealand students. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed overview of key information with person-centred care highlighted throughout to focus on the individualistic, interactive and holistic nature of nursing and midwifery practice. It uses accessible language that introduces students to the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how’ of nursing and midwifery. It focuses not only on a person’s physical healthcare needs, but also on the intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects of care. In this way, students learn to be holistic health care professionals while acquiring the foundational knowledge, procedures and skills required for successful nursing or midwifery practice.

Intestinal Failure

Intestinal Failure
Author: Jeremy M.D. Nightingale
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 953
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3031222652

This is the second and fully updated edition of the successful volume on intestinal failure in adults and children. The book provides a comprehensive coverage of all aspects of intestinal failure: from acute and chronic intestinal failure management and treatment, to outcomes, consequences and problems of treatment. In addition, 20 new chapters have been added, covering acute and chronic pancreatitis, critical care and abdominal pain among other topics. Each of the chapters contains a section with top tips on the topic, summarizing the essential take-home messages. Highly educational, this book is a must have for gastroenterologists but is of use for all members of a hospital nutrition support team including nurses, dietitians and pharmacists, whom it will serve as a practical guide for management of intestinal failure both in the hospital and in an outpatient setting. Written by a multidisciplinary author team, this book brings this important subject to a wide readership. With extensive referencing the book provides a detailed overview of the topic, discussing the latest research in the subject and how this relates to current clinical practice and potential future treatments.

Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease

Clinical Nutrition in Gastrointestinal Disease
Author: Alan Buchman
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 714
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556426971

Provides a practical guide that examines and explains the necessary elements and principles of nutrition. With more than 100 images and 180 tables, this unique and comprehensive text provides essential information to optimally and successfully manage patients. Some topics covered include: Nutritional assessment; Nutrition in critical care; Nutritional support; Management of intestinal failure; and, Obesity. Some gastrointestinal diseases covered include: Inflammatory bowel disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Colon cancer; Pancreatititis; Heptic failure; and, Celiac sprue.

ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing - E-Book

ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing - E-Book
Author: Leanne Aitken
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 837
Release: 2011-11-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729580687

A revised new edition of this comprehensive critical care nursing text, developed with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). This second edition of ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing has been fully revised and updated for critical care nurses and students in Australia and New Zealand. As well as featuring the most recent critical care research data, current clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines specific to Australia and New Zealand, this new edition offers new and expanded chapters and case studies. The ultimate guide for critical care nurses and nursing students alike, ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e has been developed in conjunction with the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN). As with the first edition, the text in ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e reflects the expertise of ACCCN's highly-qualified team of local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians. This authoritative nursing resource takes a patient-centred approach, encouraging practising critical care nurses and students to develop effective, high-quality critical care nursing practice. ACCCN's Critical Care Nursing 2e outlines the scope of critical care nursing, before detailing the core components and specialty aspects of critical care nursing, such as intensive care, emergency nursing, cardiac nursing, neuroscience nursing and acute care. Specific clinical conditions such as emergency presentations, trauma, resuscitation, and organ donation are featured to explore some of the more complex or unique aspects of specialty critical care nursing practice. expanded chapters for cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological content new chapters on Quality and Safety; Recovery and Rehabilitation; Psychological care; and Obstetric emergencies new case studies elaborate on relevant care issues critiques of recent research publications explore related topics practice tips highlight areas of care particularly relevant to daily clinical practice learning activities support knowledge, reflective learning and understanding