The internationally acclaimed text Critical Care Nursing is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and critical care nurses in practice to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high quality patient care to contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The fifth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence, resources and tools designed to help you master a range of competencies, from patient monitoring to delivering multidimensional interventions, using complex lifesaving equipment, and managing the deteriorating patient. There is a focus on the scope and principles of practice, quality and safety standards, ethical considerations, and increased support for nurses.
Highly regarded by clinicians and students around the world, this book will encourage and challenge you to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
Latest research, technologies and care considerations collated by an internationally respected team of editors and contributors
Case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning
Practice tips, case studies and learning activities link theory to practice
Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia
Accompanying adaptive quizzing to support students with assessment preparation
Instructor resources on Evolve:
Case Study suggested responses
Learning Activity suggested responses
Additional Case Study answers
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The internationally acclaimed text Critical Care Nursing is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and critical care nurses in practice to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high quality patient care to contribute to improved patient outcomes.
The fifth edition has been fully updated with the latest evidence, resources and tools designed to help you master a range of competencies, from patient monitoring to delivering multidimensional interventions, using complex lifesaving equipment, and managing the deteriorating patient. There is a focus on the scope and principles of practice, quality and safety standards, ethical considerations, and increased support for nurses.
Highly regarded by clinicians and students around the world, this book will encourage and challenge you to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
Latest research, technologies and care considerations collated by an internationally respected team of editors and contributors
Case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning
Practice tips, case studies and learning activities link theory to practice
Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN), the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia
Accompanying adaptive quizzing to support students with assessment preparation
Instructor resources on Evolve:
Case Study suggested responses
Learning Activity suggested responses
Additional Case Study answers
Image, Table, Box collection
Student and Instructor resources on Evolve:
Additional Case Studies
Fully updated with the most recent research, data, procedures and guidelines from expert international critical care nursing clinicians and academics
Increased focus on pandemic-related considerations, including COVID-19, woven throughout all chapters
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