Case Studies in Critical Care Nursing: A Guide for Application and Review

By Sheila Drake Melander

Book Overview

528 pagesEach chapter contains the case presentation, questions and answers, and references.Each case study includes patient assessment and history of the disorder, laboratory observations and results, and pharmacological options for the patient.Comprehensive discussion and evaluation of the critical thinking questions follow each case study.Internet resources are included throughout the case studies to further the user's access to information on a variety of disorders.Contains an all-inclusive glossary of key critical care abbreviations.* Five NEW case studies have been added to this edition (33 total): Cardiac Trauma and Cardiac Tamponade; Hypertensive Crisis/Emergency; Drug Overdose; Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation; and End of Life/Organ Donation.
* The critical thinking questions that follow each case study will now begin on a new page, and include space within the book for users to write in their answers, making the book more of workbook.
* The trim size has been increased to 8 1/2 x 11 inches to accommodate the need for additional space.
* Updated real-life case studies reflect the evolving treatment modalities and current pharmacology in the critical care environment.
* Each chapter contains the case presentation, Q&A's, and references.
* Comprehensive discussion and evaluation of the critical thinking questions follow each case study.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721603440
• ISBN13: 9780721603445
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 2.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great book for nursing students

This is a great book for nursing students. It gives the rationale behind the case study. Unlike other books out there, this one will tell you WHY something needs to be done and what to look for.