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Fast facts for the ER nurse : emergency room orientation in a nutshell /

"Because ER nurses need to think fast and act fast ... Fast Facts for the ER Nurse is the only orientation guide and reference designed specifically for new ER nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Buettner, Jennifer R. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2013]
Edición:Second edition.
Colección:Fast facts (Springer Publishing Company)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Tips on surviving ER nursing
  • Acid-base imbalances
  • Cardiovascular emergencies
  • Dental, ear, nose, and throat emergencies
  • Disaster response emergencies
  • Endocrine emergencies
  • Environmental emergencies
  • Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  • Gastrointestinal emergencies
  • Genitourinary emergencies
  • Geriatric emergencies
  • Infectious disease emergencies
  • Mental health emergencies
  • Neurological emergencies
  • OB/GYN emergencies
  • Ocular emergencies
  • Orthopedic and wound care emergencies
  • Pediatric emergencies
  • Respiratory emergencies
  • Shock and multisystem trauma emergencies
  • Substance abuse and toxicological emergencies
  • Triage
  • Appendices. A. Common emergency department lab values
  • B. Everyday emergency department medications
  • C. Critical IV drips
  • D. Abbreviations
  • E. 12-Lead EKGs and common dysrhythmias
  • F. Skills check-off sheets
  • Bibliography
  • Index.