Trauma Nursing: From Resuscitation Through Rehabilitation, Volume 777Saunders, 2002 - 881 pages This "classic" in it's field provides detailed instruction on how to respond during all phases in the cycle of trauma care: from resuscitation through the operative, critical, intermediate, and rehabilitation phases. Like the first two editions, this new edition utilizes this unique cycle of trauma framework to describe the science, current issues, trends, and controversies of trauma care. This format offers the reader an easy to follow organization of material describing the patient's therapeutic needs. Three new chapters address performance improvement in trauma care, injury prevention, and prehospital care of the trauma patient. New, relevant material has been added and content updated throughout to reflect current research-based findings. This text will serve as an excellent reference for the novice and experienced trauma nurse practicing in a variety of settings. - Comprehensive and in-depth coverage of trauma nursing issues. -- New chapter on performance improvement in trauma car |
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... cancer was the second most frequent cause of death in this age group . Injury is the fifth leading cause of death of individuals of all age groups , exceeded only by deaths occurring from cardiovascular disease , cancer , cerebrovascu ...
... cancer , and stroke combined . The annual cost to our nation from injuries is staggering . MVCs are responsible for 50 % of the costs related to the treatment of and recovery from traumatic injuries . Injury results from acute exposure ...
... Cancer D / C life support Consent discussion with family No consent Consent Patient expires Death referred to OPO Proceed with organ and / or tissue donor process ( after OPC obtains medical examiner approval ) FIGURE 33-2 Referring a ...