Principles of Acute Care Nursing by Alice Skull (English) Paperback Book

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A book to help nursing students understand how to respond to acute changes in health, using case studies and the patients' voice to bring the subject to life. It takes a systematic approach using the ABCDE method of health assessment.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Taking a structured approach that maps to the 'ABCDE' method of patient assessment, the book provides a one-stop-shop for nursing students that shows how to plan care for the acutely ill adult. The use of case studies and activities bring the book to life with clear and simple explanations of the relevant anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology helping to build a deeper understanding of acute illness and disrupted homeostasis.Key features: Adopts a patient-centred approach that considers the full context of care, the patient's own view and psycho-social needsBlends the underlying science of health and illness with practical applicationContains activities, case studies, illustrations and figures to support a wide range of learning styles

Author Biography

Sarah McGloin PhD RN SFHEA Following a number of years working on a regional neurosurgical, burns and general critical care unit, Sarah moved into nurse education where she held a number of roles including Course lead for Critical Care and Advanced Clinical Practice. During this time, she completed her PhD which explored critically ill patients' reconstructive memories of critical care and nurses' understanding and response to these. Sarah is now the Head of Grants and Impact at the RCN Foundation which is an independent nursing charity which supports all nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers through its grant-making activities.Alice Skull MSc Interprofessional Practice Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons) Health Studies, DipHE Registered Nurse Adult, PGDip Learning & Teaching.Alice is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Course Leader for the Registered Nurse adult apprenticeship at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), with over 17 years' experience in practice, theory and education at postgraduate and undergraduate level. Alice began her nursing career in 1996, working in cardiac care and medical nursing. This interest in cardiac nursing has continued through leadership of the post registration cardiac care module, along with the development of a wide range of knowledge and experience in acute care. Alice is particularly interested in workforce development through the nursing apprenticeship route and pastoral care of nursing students.

Table of Contents

Care of the Acutely Ill AdultUpper Airway Anatomy, Physiology and PathophysiologyBreathing – Patient-Centred Approaches To Airway Management: Application To Practice.Breathing – Anatomy, Physiology And PathophysiologyPatient Centred Approaches To Breathing: Application To PracticeCirculation - Anatomy, Physiology and PathophysiologyPatient Centred Approaches To Circulation: Application To PracticeDisability – Anatomy, Physiology And PathophysiologyPatient Centred Approaches To Disability: Application To PracticeExposure: A Case StudyLaw, Ethics and Non-technical Skills

Review

Principles of Acute Nursing provides the reader with a full overview of the pathophysiology of acute illness that is encountered day-to-day. Offering a structured approach to patient management in line with the ABCDE approach. The book also uses thoughtful pedagogy to enable consolidation of learning, a must for all undergraduate adult nursing students.   -- Mike Parker, Associate Professor of Emergency NursingSafety in acute care is of paramount importance to all healthcare practitioners in today's fast-paced practice environment.  This 'go to' guide is an ideal supporting resource for those studying to become a nurse or allied health professional, and for those already working in practice as an aide memoire.  -- Jennifer Hill, Senior Lecturer, Course Leader, Foundation Degree Health and Social CareThis book has relevant content that has been explained in great detail. The case studies included exemplify what happens in the context of clinical practice, making this book most suitable for second or third year student nurses, or qualified nurses moving into acute care for the first time. -- Myles Harris, Senior Lecturer

Review Quote

This book has relevant content that has been explained in great detail. The case studies included exemplify what happens in the context of clinical practice, making this book most suitable for second or third year student nurses, or qualified nurses moving into acute care for the first time.

Details ISBN1526424193 Author Sarah McGloin Language English ISBN-10 1526424193 ISBN-13 9781526424198 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2022 Pages 280 Publication Date 2022-09-29 UK Release Date 2022-09-29 NZ Release Date 2022-09-29 Birth 20180308 Affiliation Sam and Irene Black School of Business, Pennsylvania State University, USA Position Professor of Anaesthesia Qualifications BSc MB ChB MSc LLM MRC Alternative 9781526424181 DEWEY 616.028 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2022-09-28 We've got this

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