Mosby’s Critical Care Nursing Reference: A Comprehensive Guide for ICU Nurses

Developed by renowned nursing expert Susan B. Stillwell, Mosby’s Critical Care Nursing Reference is a trusted resource for nurse clinicians managing adult critical care patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). This concise, pocket-sized reference condenses the most essential information needed by nurses to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients.

Comprehensive Coverage of Critical Care Topics

The book covers a broad range of topics, including:

• Organ diseases and their management
• Psychosocial concerns and complementary therapies
• Unique needs of pediatric patients in adult ICUs
• Therapeutic modalities and pharmacology for critically ill patients

With information valuable for students, new nurses, and experienced professionals alike, this reference is an indispensable tool for critical care nurses.

Key Features and Benefits

• Handy size allows for portability and ease of use in working conditions
• Contains both general information on patient care and specific details on nursing procedures
• Organized material for quick access to desired subject matter in critical care situations
• Enables critical care nurses to quickly assess, diagnose, and facilitate patient care in ICU settings
• Clearly organized appendices provide rapid access to frequently needed data

Updated Content and Features

The new edition includes:

• A new chapter on palliative care in critical care units
• Updated information on pain control from the World Health Organization
• Discussions on cortisol level testing, brain naturetic peptide, and end-of-life therapies

With the most up-to-date terminology, topics, modalities, and treatments incorporated throughout, Mosby’s Critical Care Nursing Reference is an essential resource for critical care nurses.

Product Details:

ISBN-13: 9780323032148
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: April 4, 2006
Edition description: New Edition
Edition number: 4
Pages: 864
Black-and-white illustrations