Critical Care Skills

The 2nd edition of "Critical Care Skills" builds on its solid reputation as a superior clinical handbook and bedside reference that presents techniques based on the realities of clinical practice. This manual is comprised of varying technical skills and methods detailing procedures in the following areas: pulmonary care, cardiovascular, intravenous therapy, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, wound management, special procedures, and specimen collection. Its small size and spiral binding offer easy access and transport for practicing nurses, educators, and students alike.

ISBN	721600859	DEWEY edition	DC22
ISBN13	780721600857 (What's this?)	Pages	800
Publisher	Elsevier Health Sciences	Volumes	1
Imprint	Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd	Weight (grammes)	815
Format	Spiral / Comb Bound	Published in	London
Publication date	20 Jan 2004	Height (mm)	210
Non-book description	book	Width (mm)	127
Library of Congress	RT120.I5	Spine width (mm)	32
DEWEY	616.028	Academic level	Professional / Scholarly

Pt. I	Pulmonary
1	Chest Tubes	3
2	Endotracheal Tube	21
3	Mechanical Ventilation	48
4	Neuromuscular Blockade in the Ventilated Patient	117
5	Noninvasive Ventilation	129
6	Oropharyngeal Airway	137
7	Oxygen Delivery Devices	143
8	Peripheral Nerve Stimulator	160
9	Pulse Oximetry	169
10	Tracheostomy Care	177
Pt. II	Cardiovascular
11	Arterial Pressure Monitoring	189
12	Cardiac Monitoring	210
13	Cardiac Output - Intermittent Bolus Thermodilution Method	220
14	Central Venous Catheter	232
15	Defibrillation and Synchronized Cardioversion	250
16	Doppler	265
17	Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation	268
18	Fluid-Filled Monitoring Systems	293
19	Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring	299
20	Continuous Cardiac Output and SVO[subscript 2] Monitoring	342
21	ST Segment Monitoring	361
22	Temporary Epicardial Pacing	369
23	Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker	376
Pt. III	Intravenous Therapy
24	Administration of Blood and Blood Components	447
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