"The authors emphasize innovative and sustainable commonalities in nursing practice that transcend global borders. This book will help readers understand unique aspects of a global pandemic, the pathophysiology of the disease, and issues in the delivery of care."

-© Doody's Review Service, 2022, Patricia Gonce Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN (University of Utah College of Nursing) Score: 98 - 5 Stars!

With the major redeployment of staff during the Covid-19 pandemic, this authoritative textbook provides a practical resource for healthcare professionals who may be new to acute and critical care settings. Written by nurses for nurses, the book will help readers master patient assessment, non-invasive ventilation, the use of high flow nasal oxygenation and renal care. You will learn about the challenges of resuscitation, leadership and responding to a public health emergency, and effective personal protection and hygiene practices. Covid-19: Critical Care textbook has been written by experts with frontline experience of working in hospitals during the pandemic and will remain relevant for those responding to future infectious disease outbreaks or waves of Covid-19. Self-assessment quizzes to support ongoing learning Suitable for staff re-deployed and those already working in acute and critical care areas Fully illustrated to demonstrate the use of PPE and coronavirus-specific procedures Contributions from key experts who have dealt directly with the disease provide practical insights
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Introduction COVID-19: a critical care perspectives COVID-19: Assessment of a Critically Ill Patient COVID-19: Non-Invasive Ventilation COVID-19: Invasive Ventilation COVID-19: Weaning from mechanical ventilation & Tracheostomy Care COVID-19: Renal Care COVID-19: Advanced Life Support Severe COVID-19 disease in pregnancy COVID-19: Professional and Legal Issues COVID-19 in a resource limited environment Severe COVID-19 Case Study COVID-19 Lessons learnt Glossary of Terms.
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Indispensable resource for nurses treating serious cases of Covid-19

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780702083839
Publisert
2021-08-20
Utgiver
Elsevier Health Sciences
Vekt
400 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
272