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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... needs of the patient and family . Early identification of rehabilitation needs is essential to facilitate referral and timely placement in a rehabilitation facility . DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A PLAN One of the most effective means of ...
... needs of both patient and family . Family members may need assistance from social service counselors if they begin to feel they will be unable to cope with an injured family member's care or disability once they return home . During the ...
... needs do not appear adequate , nitrogen balance studies may be performed . At this stage , nitrogen balance studies may reflect protein status if intake has been steady , urine collection is complete , and occult losses are minimal ...