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Synopsis
Describes the basic concepts you need to know to care for adult patients safely and effectively. Uses a body system organization that encompasses 95 diseases and conditions, addressing the Definition of the disease or condition - Underlying pathophysiology - Clinical presentation - Diagnostic tests and arrhythmia strips (where applicable) - and Management of the clinical condition. Covers 40 medications specific to Critical Care. Covers Blood gases - Mechanical ventilation - Hemodynamic monitoring - Nutritional support - Infectious diseases - and Psychosocial concerns in the Basics Tab. Provides coverage of multiple system failure, trauma, and burns. Offers helpful tools, including a Guide to abbreviations - ECG record - Form for phone numbers/community resources - Spanish and non-verbal communication tools - and an Index for quick reference. Uses write-on, wipe-off, reusable pages with full-color illustrations.
Synopsis
A DAVIS'S NOTES BOOK This pocket-sized, quick reference is your go-to guide for the clinical information you need to care for adult patients safely and effectively. Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition offers even more of what you need at a moment's notice, including coverage of rebreathing masks, cardiac surgeries, traumatic brain and head injuries, MRSA prevention and treatment guidelines, and much more Write-on, wipe-off, reusable pages make it easy to take notes in any setting. What students and nurses are saying: "This is probably one of the most useful books that I have purchased." - Ryah, Amazon.com "Excellent resource for nursing students in the clinical area and taking exams. Very concise and precise. gives all the information you need to know in a compact passage." - Lana Lynch, Amazon.com "This has been more than helpful for me for my final semester of RN clinicals I highly recommend this for any nursing student " - Courtney French, Amazon.com "This book is awesome, it is like having a personal critical care nurse by your side at all times. As a new nurse, you get nervous, but not with the pocket guide " - Ancey Thomas, Amazon.com