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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... specific provider the responsibility for an error in management or technique , a missed or delayed diagnosis of an injury , failure to follow standard protocols or guidelines , or a complication . If the patient was being managed by a ...
... Specific , variable 0 Specific , variable Crush Very low Very low None Linear + +++ ++++ + Diffuse , mild 0 General , mild Blow , mild Low Low Small Linear + + + + Local , mild General , moderate Rotary + Blow , severe Moderate High ...
... SPECIFIC ORGAN EVALUATION Once a patient is declared brain dead and informed consent is obtained , organ evaluation commences . Age , medical history , existing laboratory values , and the specific organs designated on the consent form ...