Thoroughly revised and featuring a more efficient and streamlined design, the seventh edition of the definitive emergency care reference offers complete, up-to-date coverage of what you need to know in emergency nursing. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, including signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions, patient education, and more.
• A new two-column format features real-world Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing.
• Fully revised content from the Emergency Nurses Association and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on new topics such as ethical dilemmas, patient safety, the morbidly obese patient, pediatric considerations, geriatric considerations, legal issues, forensic nursing, workplace violence, and much more.
• Authorship by the Emergency Nurses Association ensures that this book contains the best practices in emergency nursing.
• The quick-reference format uses a consistent layout to help you find information quickly and easily.