Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse

Description

“The 3rd edition of “Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse” provides an updated, concise guide for new and transitioning nurses in critical care, covering common diagnoses and interventions. It includes new content on COVID-19, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), and their roles in patient care. The book is divided into three parts: Part I covers foundational topics like the critical care environment, electronic medical records, self-care, and certifications; Part II provides a systemic approach to patient care, detailing neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, trauma, transplant, burn, and COVID-19 care, with specific focus on ECMO; Part III discusses end-of-life care, including withdrawal of treatment, palliative care, hospice, and organ donation. The edition encourages continuous learning, mentorship, and compassion while emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy and self-care in high-stress environments”–