Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses and Students

By Sonya Clarke and Mary Drozd, this evidence-based manual is an essential resource for orthopaedic and trauma nurses and students worldwide. The newly revised second edition provides a straightforward and practical approach to musculoskeletal care, covering critical topics in acute wards, clinics, community hospitals, nursing homes, and patients’ homes.

Comprehensive Coverage of Orthopaedic and Trauma Care

The book is divided into five intuitive sections, exploring central issues in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma care, specialist practice, common condition management, and care for infants, children, and young people. Each chapter is based on the latest research, offering practical guidance for practitioners globally.

Practical Insights and Expert Knowledge

The manual delves into practical explorations of specialist practice topics, including:

• Assessment and common musculoskeletal interventions
• Complications of musculoskeletal conditions and trauma

It also provides in-depth discussions on common orthopaedic conditions and their management and care, including elective orthopaedic surgery.

Holistic Approach to Musculoskeletal Trauma Care

The book focuses on the principles of trauma and fracture management, ensuring a holistic approach to musculoskeletal trauma care.

Ideal for Nurses and Students

This comprehensive guide is perfect for:

• Pre-registration and qualified adult and children’s orthopaedic nurses working in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma units in hospitals and community settings
• Students seeking post-qualification education in orthopaedic nursing

Product Details:

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: February 28, 2023

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 416

ISBN-10: 1119833388

ISBN-13: 978-1119833383