Nursing the critically ill / edited by Cheryl Viney ; illustrated by Sarah Ponder.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Bailli�ere Tindall, c1996.Description: 373p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781873853344 (pbk) :
- 1873853343 (alk. paper)
- 616.028 VIN
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Long Loan | TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone Nursing Collection | 616.028 VIN (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120270 |
Published in association with the RCN, Royal College of Nursing.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction-- 1. The mead model and care plan--2. Respiratory needs--3. Cardiovascular needs--4. Pain and sedation needs--5. Neurology needs--6. Nutrition needs--7. Elimination needs--8. Hygiene needs--9. Mobility needs--10. Non-physical needs--11. Ethical issues--12. Professional issues.
Using a patient centred approach, this work prepares intensive care nurses in the varied clinical roles and responsibilities unique to this specialist field. Using the Mead Model for nursing as a specifically developed framework for care, it provides information on how to holistically meet the needs of such a vulnerable client group.