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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... Physical Complications Related to Immobility Commonly Seen in. Rehabilitation Focus Life saving is priority ; Prevention of complications from injury and immobility Restoration of function and compensation for disability Reintegration ...
... physical agents . Some of the physical agents discussed may require a physician's order unless included in a clinical protocol . Examples of cognitive - behavioral techniques include relaxa- tion , breathing techniques , imagery , music ...
... physical assess- ment . Further , it may be difficult to determine whether physical findings are the result of trauma or the substance abuse.151 It is imperative that complete assessment of the trauma patient be accomplished ...