Name: Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing By Rose Ann O'Shea
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Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing Summary

Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing by Rose Ann O'Shea

This book offers a practical, systematic approach to care for a wide range of trauma presentations. It encompasses the whole range of trauma care (including pre-hospital care) and the nurse's contribution. Chapters are included on the relevant biosciences which are easy to understand and will appeal to all levels of nurse who want to expand their underpinning knowledge. As well as the basic science dimensions of trauma nursing, it also addresses the clinical and psychosocial psychological elements. and offers a structured approach to the management of those who have fallen victim to trauma. Research evidence is used throughout to support the text. The team of multidisciplinary contributors are well-known experts in their fields. Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing will be a major asset to any nurse working or studying in this varied and exciting field.

SECTION 1: Trauma care in perspective 1. Trauma care in context 2. Kinetics and mechanisms of injury 3. A structured approach to caring for the trauma patient 4. Pre-hospital care 5. Stabilisation and transport of the critically ill 6. The management of major incidents and mass casualty situations SECTION 2: Applied biosciences in trauma care 7. Homeostasis 8. Applied biochemistry pertaining to the trauma patient 9. Acid-base balance 10. The oxygen dissociation curve 11. Applied physiology pertaining to the trauma patient 12. Haemodynamic disturbances 13. Pathophysiological mechanisms of shock 14. Applied pharmacology pertaining to the trauma patient 15. The pathogenesis of disease and infection control SECTION 3: Resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill 16. Aetiology of cardiac arrest in trauma 17. Basic life support in adults 18. Advanced life support in adults 19. Recognition and management of shock 20. Monitoring the trauma patient 21. Analgesia and anaesthesia SECTION 4: Major trauma 22. Head and neck trauma 23. Cardiothoracic trauma 24. Orthopaedic trauma 25. Spinal trauma 26. Multiple trauma 27. Abdominal trauma 28. Maxillofacial trauma 29. Ocular trauma 30. Paediatric trauma 31. Care of the patient with major burns 32. Blast and gunshot injuries 33. Injuries 34. Management of traumatic wounds SECTION 5: Clinical conditions and their impact on trauma care 35. Medical emergencies 36. Paediatric emergencies 37. Trauma in special circumstances 38. Sudden death SECTION 6: Professional dimensions 39. Legal aspects of trauma nursing 40. The future of trauma care delivery Appendix: Organisms causing disease in humans

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GOR009970764

ISBN 13

9780443064050

ISBN 10

0443064059

Title

Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing by Rose Ann O'Shea

Author

Rose Ann O'Shea

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Year published

20050826

Number of pages

752

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing Rose Ann O'Shea

Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing by Rose Ann O'Shea

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Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing Summary

Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing by Rose Ann O'Shea

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