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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... Prevent creation of the hazard . Do not manufacture three - wheeled all - terrain vehicles ( ATVs ) , certain types of ammunition and certain poisons ; ban human pyramids 2. Reduce amount of the hazard . Limit pills per container ...
... prevent systemic hypotension at all costs . The patient's cerebrovascular and cardiovascular response to the antihypertensive agent should be monitored closely . Short - acting antihypertensives are often preferred when initiating ...
... prevent contractures , improve joint function , and promote circula- tion . These maneuvers , used in conjunction with isometric exercises , also increase the patient's tolerance and endur- ance . Optimal muscle strength , full joint ...