The second edition of Critical Care Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is a practical overview of essential procedures for the care of critically ill patients. Beginning with chapters outlining the current scope of critical care, the book adopts a systematic stage-by-stage approach from admission to discharge. At each stage, it provides insights into physiology, key procedures, and the relevant evidence base. Now fully updated to incorporate the latest research and best practices, this volume is poised to remain an indispensable resource for the next generation of critical care providers.
Readers of the second edition will find: - In-depth, beat-by-beat analysis of key procedures in critical care- Interventions underpinned by the latest evidence- Content aligned with the National Critical Care Competency Framework and endorsed by the British Association of Critical Care Nurses
Critical Care Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is ideal for nurses working in a critical care unit, nurses undertaking post-qualification specialist courses in critical care, or other healthcare professionals working as part of a critical care team.
Table of Contents
About the Editors vii
List of Contributors ix
Foreword xi
Endorsement xiii
1 Scope and Delivery of Evidence- Based Care 1
Suzanne Bench, Nicki Credland, and Chris Hill
2 The Critical Care Workforce 14
Julie Combes and Chris Hill
3 Competency- Based Practice 26
Claire Horsfield, Julie Platten, Karen Wilson, and Mina Long- John
4 Recognising and Managing the Critically ill and ‘At Risk’ Patient on the Ward 35
Nicki Credland and Claire Burnett
5 Admitting a Critically ill Patient 61
Karin Gerber
6 Assessment, Monitoring and Interventions for the Respiratory System 75
Sophie Bench, Simon Hamilton, Ian Nesbitt, and Athanasia Niarrou
7 Assessment and Management of the Cardiovascular System 177
Julie Bye, Chris Carter, Usha Chandran, Matthew Parkin, and Chris Hill
8 Assessment and Support of the Gastrointestinal System 265
Jackie McRae, Georgia Hardy, Lilian Oyatabang, and Ian Nesbitt
9 Assessment and Management of Kidney Function 292
Linda Tovey Copyrighted Material
10 Assessment and Management of Pain, Anxiety, Delirium and Sleep 342
Elaine Coghill, Alwin Puthenpurakal, and Carolyne Stewart
11 Assessment and Management of Neurological Status 377
Ruth Trout, Claire Lynch, and Natalie McEvoy
12 Assessment and Management of Hygiene Needs 412
Louise Stayt and Catherine Plowright
13 Infection Prevention and Control 442
Annesha Archyangelio
16 Transfer of the Critically ill Patient 567
Gezz Van Zwanenberg and Simon M Whiteley
14 Physical Mobility and Activity Interventions for Critically ill Patients 485
David McWilliams, Amanda Thomas, Penelope Firshman, and Musie Tsehaye
15 Psychological and Spiritual Needs of the ICU Patient and Family 535
Julie Highfield, Ann Price, and Pam Ramsay
17 Rehabilitation and Recovery After Critical Illness 581
Catherine Plowright, Christina Jones, Pam Ramsay, Kate Tantum, and Peter Julian
18 Withdrawal of Treatment and End- of- Life Care for the Critically ill Patient 622
Natalie A Pattison and Sally Humphreys
Index 661
