Oxford handbook of gastrointestinal nursing /
The role of the gastrointestinal (GI) nurse has changed considerably over recent years. The development of endoscopic equipment has resulted in a demand for skilled nurses to perform procedures which, in the past, were carried out by doctors. In addition, nurses now commonly perform diagnostic tests...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
©2008.
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Colección: | Oxford handbooks in nursing.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- SECTION 1- GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING; 1. Overview of the gut and its function; 2. Nursing care of gastrointestinal patients; 3. Nursing specialities in GI practice; 4. Imaging the GI tract investigations; 5. Nutrition; 6. Clinical nutrition; 7. Endoscopy; 8. Stoma Care; SECTION 2- THE GUT; 9. Oesophagus and stomach; 10. Small bowel; 11. Liver; 12. Pancreas; 13. Gall bladder and biliary system; 14. Colon; 15. Rectum and anus; SECTION 3- OTHER GUT PROBLEMS; 16. Inflammatory bowel disease; 17. Neurological bowel care; 18. Paediatric bowel care; 19. Bowel care and vulnerable groups; 20. Complementary therapies in bowel disorders; 21. Pain management; 22. Gastointestinal emergencies; APPENDICES; Appendix 1 Drugs in gastrointestinal nursing; Appendix 2 Sources of information and useful addresses.