Initial Management Of Acute Medical Patients
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Author |
: Douglas Flores |
Publisher |
: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages |
: 312 |
Release |
: 2017-04-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1979480680 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781979480680 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients by : Douglas Flores
Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is a clinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessing and managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners in medical assessment units and medical wards, as well as A&E staff, it uses a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first 24 hours of the patient's hospital stay. It draws on a wide range of supporting evidence and also provides sources for further reading. Each chapter offers clear, concise and down-to-earth information based on a common presenting symptom and provides practical advice, supported by best evidence and the most up to date clinical guidelines.
Author |
: Ian Wood |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 322 |
Release |
: 2012-04-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444337167 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1444337165 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (67 Downloads) |
Synopsis Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients by : Ian Wood
INITIAL MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MEDICAL PATIENTS INITIAL MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE MEDICAL PATIENTS A GUIDE FOR NURSES AND HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS Second Edition Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is a clinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessing and managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable for all nurses and healthcare practitioners working in medical assessment units, medical wards and emergency departments, it presents a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first 24 hours of the patient’s hospital stay. The book draws on a wide range of supporting evidence and also provides the reader with sources for further reading. KEY FEATURES Written predominantly by nurses for nurses, this text is also suitable for a range of healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurse practitioners, and anybody working in an acute care environment including primary care assessment units, clinical decision units and intermediate care. Designed as a quick reference text for use in clinical practice. Extensively referenced throughout, thus increasing its appeal to practitioners at all stages of their careers and to those who are undertaking further study. Devotes two entire chapters to assessing and meeting the acute care needs of vulnerable adults (i.e. older adults, those with mental health needs and those with learning disabilities), and discussing best practice in dealing with sudden death. Each chapter offers clear, concise and down-to-earth information based on a common presenting symptom and provides practical advice, supported by best evidence and the most up-to-date clinical guidelines. Fully updated and extensively expanded to include recent guidelines and procedures.
Author |
: David C. Sprigings |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 785 |
Release |
: 2017-04-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781118644263 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1118644263 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Acute Medicine by : David C. Sprigings
Acute Medicine offers an accessible and concise guide to the practical management of all acute medical problems likely to be encountered in the emergency department, ambulatory care centre, acute medical unit or on the wards. Reflecting the maturation of acute medicine as a separate specialty, the book is divided into common presentations, specific problems and procedures. New to the fifth edition is a chapter on bed-side ultrasonography; throughout, emphasis is placed on patient safety, and the use of flow diagrams, tables and figures ensures that key information is quickly accessible. Thoroughly revised by experts in the subject, and updated to reflect current approaches to diagnosis and management, Acute Medicine is an excellent companion for the trainee as well as an aide-mémoire for the more experienced physician.
Author |
: Dean T. Jamison |
Publisher |
: World Bank Publications |
Total Pages |
: 1449 |
Release |
: 2006-04-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780821361801 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0821361805 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries by : Dean T. Jamison
Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second edition of 'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition' highlights achievable priorities; measures progresstoward providing efficient, equitable care; promotes cost-effectiveinterventions to targeted populations; and encourages integrated effortsto optimize health. Nearly 500 experts - scientists, epidemiologists, health economists,academicians, and public health practitioners - from around the worldcontributed to the data sources and methodologies, and identifiedchallenges and priorities, resulting in this integrated, comprehensivereference volume on the state of health in developing countries.
Author |
: Chris Mulryan |
Publisher |
: SAGE |
Total Pages |
: 241 |
Release |
: 2011-03-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781446209806 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1446209806 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Acute Illness Management by : Chris Mulryan
The prospect of caring for acutely ill patients has the potential to overwhelm students and newly qualified health professionals, with many reporting feelings of stress, fear and inexperience. In this context, Acute Illness Management arrives as an important and much needed text covering the fundamental aspects of care in the hospital setting. This book is designed to address the student′s needs by equipping them with a practical understanding of the essential skills ranging from resuscitation to early intervention and to trauma care. It explains the rationale behind the key protocols of care highlighting the relationship between theory and practice. Key features include: -Up-to-date legal and ethical content. -Tips for analysing care decisions in a critical and effective manner, and -Reflective activities and self-assessment questions to cement learning. Acute Illness Management is an invaluable resource for students and qualified practitioners in nursing and other health professions.
Author |
: Jean-Louis Vincent |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 755 |
Release |
: 2014-02-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783319037462 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3319037463 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Synopsis Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2014 by : Jean-Louis Vincent
The Yearbook compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.
Author |
: World Health Organization |
Publisher |
: World Health Organization |
Total Pages |
: 240 |
Release |
: 2018-12-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789241513081 |
ISBN-13 |
: 924151308X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Basic Emergency Care: Approach to the Acutely Ill and Injured by : World Health Organization
Developed by WHO and the International Committee of the Red Cross in collaboration with the International Federation for Emergency Medicine Basic Emergency Care (BEC): Approach to the acutely ill and injured is an open-access training course for frontline healthcare providers who manage acute illness and injury with limited resources. BEC teaches a systematic approach to the initial assessment and management of time-sensitive conditions where early intervention saves lives. It includes modules on: the ABCDE and SAMPLE history approach trauma difficulty in breathing shock and altered mental status. The practical skills section covers the essential time-sensitive interventions for these key acute presentations. The BEC package includes a Participant Workbook and electronic slide decks for each module. BEC integrates the guidance from WHO Emergency Triage Assessment and Treatment (ETAT) for children WHO Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children WHO Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth and the Integrated Management of Adult/Adolescent Illness (IMAI).
Author |
: Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 536 |
Release |
: 2011-07-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444320220 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144432022X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Acute Medical Emergencies by : Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG)
Acute Medical Emergencies is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies. This comprehensive guide deals with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its structured approach teaches the novice how to assess and recognise a patient in an acute condition, and how to interpret vital symptoms such as breathlessness and chest or abdominal pain. There are separate sections on interpretation of investigations, and procedures for managing the emergency. It covers procedures for acute emergencies occurring anywhere - on hospital wards or beyond. The clarity of the text, including simple line illustrations, ensure its tried and tested procedures provide clear, concise advice on recognition and management of medical emergencies.
Author |
: John B. Taylor |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 220 |
Release |
: 2006-02-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780470032428 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0470032421 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Medical Assessment Units by : John B. Taylor
Increasing demands on acute hospital resources, together with a reduction in the number of available beds, has placed a greater emphasis on the need for rapid and effective assessment of patients in order to determine their need for hospital adsmission. This has led to the widespread emergence of the specialist Medical Assessment Unit (MAU). This timely book provides an up- to-date guide to the assessment and immediate management of patients with acute medical conditions. It presents a structured approach based on common presenting features and focuses on the first twenty four hours of the patient?s stay in hospital. In writing this book, the editors have been able to draw on their own clinical experiences as a charge nurse in Accident and Emergency nursing and a sister in acute cardiology and respectively.
Author |
: Richard Harrison (M.D.) |
Publisher |
: Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages |
: 448 |
Release |
: 2006-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780443100482 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0443100489 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis Acute Medical Emergencies by : Richard Harrison (M.D.)
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is an essential pocket guide for nurses coping with patients with acute medical conditions. It focuses on events within the first critical twenty-four hours of admission and provides an up-to-date, evidence-based guide to the management of these patients. The most common emergency medical conditions are described and explained in terms of the underlying disease mechanisms. The book also describes the assessment, observations and management in relation to disease processes and in line with the latest guidelines and protocols. Nursing care is related to the underlying disease.