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Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing

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This book offers a practical, systematic approach to care for a wide range of trauma presentations. It encompasses the whole range of trauma care (including pre-hospital care) and the nurses contribution. Chapters are included on the relevant biosciences which are easy to understand and will appeal to all levels of nurse who want to expand their underpinning knowledge. As well as the basic science dimensions of trauma nursing, it also addresses the clinical and psychosocial psychological elements. and offers a structured approach to the management of those who have fallen victim to trauma. Research evidence is used throughout to support the text. The team of multidisciplinary contributors are well-known experts in their fields. Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing will be a major asset to any nurse working or studying in this varied and exciting field.
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Churchill Livingstone
35720
9780443064050
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Publication date
2005
Issue number
1
Cover
paperback
Pages count
752
Dimensions (mm)
189 x 246
Weight (g)
1610
  • SECTION 1: Trauma care in perspective

    1. Trauma care in context

    2. Kinetics and mechanisms of injury

    3. A structured approach to caring for the trauma patient

    4. Pre-hospital care

    5. Stabilisation and transport of the critically ill

    6. The management of major incidents and mass casualty situations


    SECTION 2: Applied biosciences in trauma care

    7. Homeostasis

    8. Applied biochemistry pertaining to the trauma patient

    9. Acid-base balance

    10. The oxygen dissociation curve

    11. Applied physiology pertaining to the trauma patient

    12. Haemodynamic disturbances
    13. Pathophysiological mechanisms of shock

    14. Applied pharmacology pertaining to the trauma patient

    15. The pathogenesis of disease and infection control


    SECTION 3: Resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill

    16. Aetiology of cardiac arrest in trauma

    17. Basic life support in adults

    18. Advanced life support in adults

    19. Recognition and management of shock

    20. Monitoring the trauma patient

    21. Analgesia and anaesthesia


    SECTION 4: Major trauma

    22. Head and neck trauma

    23. Cardiothoracic trauma

    24. Orthopaedic trauma

    25. Spinal trauma

    26. Multiple trauma

    27. Abdominal trauma

    28. Maxillofacial trauma

    29. Ocular trauma

    30. Paediatric trauma

    31. Care of the patient with major burns

    32. Blast and gunshot injuries

    33. Injuries

    34. Management of traumatic wounds


    SECTION 5: Clinical conditions and their impact on trauma care

    35. Medical emergencies

    36. Paediatric emergencies

    37. Trauma in special circumstances

    38. Sudden death


    SECTION 6: Professional dimensions
    39. Legal aspects of trauma nursing

    40. The future of trauma care delivery



    Appendix: Organisms causing disease in humans
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