Whether you're caring for patients on the ground or in the air, this trusted,one-of-a-kind resource is an essential tool for your success in transport nursing. The 4th edition has been extensively revised to keep you up to date withthe latest technological advances and help you meet the ever-changing needs of this critical nursing field. Comprehensive overviews familiarize you with the most common diseases and injuries encountered in practice, accompanied by important management considerations to help you ensure the most effective communication and the safest patient care in all transport settings. INDICE: Unit I. HISTORY AND THE CURRENT ROLE OF GROUND AND AIR TRANSPORT NURSES1. History of Patient Transport2. Preparation for Practice3. Certification4. Members of the Transport TeamUnit II. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE5. Transport Physiology6. Extrication and Scene Management7. Disaster Management8. Communications9. Safety and SurvivalUnit III. PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES10. Patient Assessment and Preparation for Transport11. Airway and Ventilation Management12. Mechanical Ventilation NEW! 13. The Use of Technology During Transport NEW! 14. Shock ManagementUnit IV. TRAUMA15. General Principles of Trauma Management 16. Neurologic Trauma17. Thoracic Trauma18. Abdominal Trauma 19. Orthopedic Trauma 20. Burn TraumaUnit V. MEDICAL PROBLEMS21. Neurologic Emergencies22. Cardiovascular Emergencies23. Pulmonary Emergencies 24. Abdominal Emergencies25. Infectious DiseasesUnit VI. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES26. Cold-Related Emergencies27. Heat-Related Emergencies28. Diving Emergencies29. Toxicologic EmergenciesUnit VII. SELECTED PATIENT POPULATIONS30. The Pregnant Patient31. The Neonatal Patient32. The Pediatric Patient33. Military Transport NEW! Unit VIII. PATIENT CARE ISSUES34. Research and Quality Management35. Legal Issues36. Ethical Issues37. The Family and TransportUnit IX. MANAGEMENT38. Marketing39. Accreditation for Air and Ground Medical Transport40. Stress and Stress ManagementAPPENDIXA. Post-Accident Resource DocumentB. Medical Condition List and Appropriate Use of Air Medical Transport
- ISBN: 978-0-323-05749-3
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 848
- Fecha Publicación: 13/10/2009
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