Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice (Oxford Medical Publications). Cet article n’est pas disponible.Critical Care Nursing: Science and Practice (Oxford Medical Publications)

This book encompasses the knowledge, skills, and expertise employed in nursing the critically ill patient. It highlights priorities of care and principles of managementy in a range of problems common in ICU. Chapters of particular interest are sepsis, renal replacement therapies and a section on advanced respiratory support. The reader will benefit from the strong clinical foundation and the high levels of expertise. The approach is a multi-discipline one with a strong nursing emphasis. The book will be an excellent base for nurses starting in ICU and provide an updated review of research-based practice for nurses already familiar with ICU.

The book is of great value to both experienced and new critical care staff in an educational situation...It succeeds in giving a broad and highly informative view on the critical care environment and stretches the experienced nurse to consider more effective and optimized care, raising the standards of care and familiarizing the reader with a holistic approach to the management of critical care patients. (British Journal of Anaesthesia, Vol 96, No 4)

This textbook is ideal for nurses who want to understand practical issues that may be experienced while caring for the critically ill at the bedside ... I felt the book was easy to read and kept me interested, and I would recommend it to my colleagues. (ccforum.com)

A well laid out and comprehensive text for those embarking on a career in critical care nursing. (Nursing Standard, Vol 20, No 23)

The book provides a good general overview and a base knowledge of the areas covered... The test yourself sections at the end of the chapters are useful to check knowledge and understanding with answers provided. The information is evidence based with a comprehensive reference list and bibliography provided at the end of each chapter. (Nursing Times)