Acute Care for Geriatric Population: A Comprehensive Resource for Advanced Practice Providers

Highly acclaimed by Doody’s Medical Reviews with a score of 93, this newly updated second edition provides advanced practice providers, including NPs and PAs, with the essential clinical knowledge to effectively practice adult-gerontology acute care.

A Valuable Resource for Healthcare Professionals

This evidence-based resource covers over 100 common conditions healthcare providers are likely to encounter in their acute care practice, including 10 new conditions and numerous clinical updates. The text is structured in a system-based format, making it easy to follow and reference.

Clinical Updates and New Features

• Clinical updates on drugs, pain management, moderate sedation, nutritional management, and clinical and screening guidelines
• New information on Covid-19 and its impact on geriatric care
• Additional acid-base and neurological disorders
• Exploration of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in acute care
• Brief, unfolding case scenarios with questions to reinforce knowledge
• NEW step-by-step procedural videos demonstrating arterial line placement, digital nerve blocks, and lumbar puncture
• A new section on Billing, providing clinicians with a working understanding of the process

Key Features and Benefits

• Presents key points for over 100 acute care conditions in quick-reference format
• Includes considerations for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and management
• Offers discharge guidelines for inpatient conditions
• Disseminates over 20 procedural guidelines, including central and arterial line insertion, bronchoscopy, ECMO, and endotracheal intubation

Written by expert contributors, including NPs, PAs, and physicians, this handy text is an excellent reference for advanced practice providers looking to enhance their clinical knowledge and skills in adult-gerontology acute care.

With digital access included, this resource is perfect for use on most mobile devices or computers, providing healthcare professionals with a convenient and comprehensive guide to acute care for the geriatric population.