Orthopaedic and trauma nursing.
Material type: TextPublication details: Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone, 2004.Edition: 2nd ed. / edited by Julia Kneale, Peter Davis /foreword by Mary PowellDescription: 612 p. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9780443061820 (pbk.) :
- 0443061823 (pbk.)
- Nursing the orthopaedic patient [Other title]
- 610.73677 KNE
- RD753 .O786 2004
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Previous ed.: published as Nursing the orthopaedic patient. 1994.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Orthopaedic and trauma nursing-- 2. The scope of care -- 3. Orthopaedic nursing theory and concepts-- 4. The locomotor system -- 5. Why move-- 6. Why restricting movement is important-- 7. Pain management and orthopaedic care-- 8. The importance of nutrition-- 9. Epidemiology influences -- 10. Process and prevention of infection-- 11. Orthopaedic infections. John Burden-- 12. Patient admission: planned and emergency-- 13. Joint and limb probelms in children and adolescents. -- 14. Care of patients with bone tumours-- 15. Care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis-- 16. Care of patients with rheumatic diseases -- 17. Osteoarthritis and total joint replacements -- 18. Care of patients with spinal conditions and injuries-- 19. Osteoporosis nursing implications -- 20. Care of patients with acute spinal cord injuries -- 21. Care of patients with upper limb injuries and conditions-- 22. Peripheral nerve injuries-- 23. Care of patients with a pelvic injury -- 24. Care of patients with lower limb injuries and conditions -- 25. Sports injuries -- 26. Overuse injuries.
Primarily aimed at qualified nurses working in clinical orthopaedic & trauma related areas, this text reflects current practice issues at all levels as well as individual patient care.