Offering essential knowledge from the AACN, the sixth edition of this authorative resource has been thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect the current state of critical care nursing practice. Organized by body system and written in a concise outline format for ease of use, it covers basic to advanced nursing care with an emphasis on clinical practice. It is also an ideal study tool for critical care nursing orientation and continuing education programs, as well as an important preparation resource for critical care nursing certification.
• A new chapter covers topics such as professional care, ethical practice, and the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.
• A new chapter on Critical Care Patients with Special Needs discusses caring aspects for bariatric, geriatric, high-risk obstetric, pediatric, and sedated patients in critical care, as well as addresses issues such as transport of critically ill patients.
• Newly reorganized Patient Care sections present patient problems, needs, and concerns that enable nurse practitioners to customize according to their clinical priorities.
• Expanded nursing interventions content includes considerations related to patient and family education, patient transfer, and discharge planning.