Aimed at all nurses, this key textbook equips them with the knowledge and skills required to care for the deteriorating patient in the clinical environment. The assessment, recognition and rapid escalation of the deteriorating patient is emphasized throughout the book. Using a unique system-based approach, each chapter contains structured learning outcomes and concludes with a competence-based skills assessment, which can be used to assess practice skills. These skills are recommended as essential for every nurse in an acute area and key to successful practice. Using real life case studies to link knowledge to actual practice and written by senior nurses for nurses, this book is an essential purchase for all nurses who work in acute care settings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to acute care; 2. Respiratory assessment and care; 3. Cardiovascular assessment and care; 4. Neurological Care; 5. Renal assessment and support; 6. Gastro intestinal tract; 7. Fluid assessment and associated treatment; 8. Assessment and care of the septic patient; 9. Psycho-social assessment, care and support; 10. Blood investigations in acute care; 11. Assessment tools and track and trigger systems; 12. The role of outreach; 13. Acute emergency situations; 14. Transfer of acutely ill patients; 15. Caring for the patient post intensive care; 16. Documentation in acute care; 17. Continuing education and acute care delivery

Reviews

Explanations are clear and diagrams included, which facilitates understanding. This enables nurses at all levels to access and use the literature. The content will be useful in all hospital settings - not just critical care - and across specialties. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing Each chapter is set out in a logical format for the reader which includes chapter contents and learning outcomes... written in a clear and understandable style...I think all nurses who participate in caring for patients from Level 0 to Level 2 will find this book a useful and easily understandable resource Nursing in Critical Care