AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care offers comprehensive coverage of procedures unique to the critical care environment. This edition is thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded to reflect the current state of critical care nursing practice. Information is presented in a highly illustrated step-by-step format with supporting rationales for each step of every procedure. This resource also emphasizes evidence-based practice and provides complete coverage of the latest clinical studies. * Each procedure is organized in a consistent, step-by-step format with categories that include: prerequisite nursing knowledge, equipment, patient and family education, patient assessment and preparation, procedure, expected outcomes, unexpected outcomes, patient monitoring and care, and documentation. * Each procedure is supported by research-based data. * Advanced practice procedures are noted with a special AP icon indicating that these procedures should be done only by qualified personnel.
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I am a new graduate and new to the ICU as well. This reference is not only perfect for new RNs to the unit, but also is fantastic for the experienced and the facility! my peers and me use this manual ALOT and the hospital also borrows it to write and revise their policies! so when you learn from this book, you are learning the correct and most up to date way of doing things. it not only teaches you your role as an RN but procedures the doctors are doing as you assist so you know what to expect and what the... more info
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