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Child Sexual Abuse Assessment provides self-directed exercises that
guide readers through the process of identifying documented
injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection
and subsequent medical care unique to each case. Readers will have
the opportunity to analyze case histories of child sexual abuse and
accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations.
Features and Benefits: Portable and convenient Authored by
nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing Ideal for
self-directed study or group instruction Diverse case history and
full-color exam photos for a broad survey of sexual assault
response Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of
experience, from novice to advanced
1st Edition Winner of the AJN Book of the Year Award for
Emergency/Critical Care Nursing 2nd Edition Accompanied by Provider
Approved Contact Hours for Continuing Education This authoritative
orientation guide for new and seasoned nurses, preceptors,
educators, management teams, urgent care staff, pre-hospital
personnel, and anyone working in the triage arena, presents
essential information to access quickly and repeatedly. Patients
rarely present to triage with a diagnosis, but rather convey a
multitude of complaints, signs, and symptoms. It is the job of the
triage nurse to identify serious "red flag" presentations hidden
among all this information, all while delivering individualized
care and juggling wait times in often over-crowded emergency
departments. Fast Facts for the Triage Nurse, Second Edition
retains its key focus on numerous aspects of triage for emergency
department and urgent care settings, from orientation, to front-end
processes, to clinical practice and nursing essentials. With
real-life examples, chapters detail a multitude of clinical
presentations and include procedures and protocols that the triage
nurse implements in daily practice. This newly revised and updated
edition covers how to build confidence in the triage role,
accurately assess patient presentations, reduce personnel and
hospital liability, increase patient and staff satisfaction, and,
ultimately, deliver quality patient care that supports best
outcomes. 5 New Chapters in the Second Edition: Active
Shooter/Active Violence Emergency Management for when Disaster
Strikes Triage Competency Pain Management Endocrine Emergencies
Continuing Education: Access first post-test to obtain provider
approved contact hours NOW Receive email alerts when new continuing
education opportunities become available Key Features: Access
rapidly "red flag" patient presentations Covers essential clinical
information in an easy-to-read format Focuses on processes, patient
and staff safety, legalities, documentation, and critical thinking
at triage Addresses specific patient populations including
pediatric, older adult, human trafficking, military personnel, and
more Incorporates invaluable practice tips for staff in emergency
department and urgent care settings Offers guidance from seasoned
emergency department nurses and triage educators
Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition
allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case
histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the
patients' physical examinations. Self-directed exercises will guide
readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and
developing a plan of action for evidence collection and subsequent
medical care unique to each case. Features and Benefits: 15 diverse
case history and full-color exam photos for a broad survey of
sexual assault response Authored by nationally recognized experts
in forensic nursing Ideal for self-directed study or group
instruction Portable and convenient Written for sexual assault
examiners at every level of experience, from novice to advanced
According to the Center for Research and Epidemiology of Disasters,
the frequency and severity of disasters has increased over 300% in
the last decade. Healthcare systems and individual healthcare
practitioners, including nurses, are now fulfilling multiple roles
in disaster preparedness in the whole of community: planning,
preparedness, risk identification, mitigation, response and
recovery. Nurses are considered first responders for biological
events or when the disaster occurs where they are working. Nurses
act as first receivers when accepting patients/victims for care
whose injuries result from non-biological events occurring outside
the nurse's workplace. The vast majority of practicing nurses
received no disaster preparedness education in their basic nursing
education program. Nurses graduating in the 21st century are
exposed to some of the concepts of disaster nursing but have little
experience unless there is a disaster or emergency where they work
or go to school. Readers will be updated on this topic because
articles in this edition demonstrate a vast array of implications
for nurses in disaster preparedness around the world: chemical,
biological, radiological/nuclear, explosives (CBRNE); natural
disasters; new models of training and educating nurses for
disasters, military nurse response, mental health issues as well as
non-government organizations.
Whether you're caring for patients on the ground or in the air,
Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 5th Edition is an
essential tool for your success in transport nursing. Developed by
ASTNA, this trusted, one-of-a-kind resource has been extensively
revised to keep you up-to-date with the latest technological
advances, and help you meet the ever-changing needs of this
critical nursing field. Comprehensive overviews familiarize you
with the most common conditions and injuries encountered in
practice, accompanied by important management considerations to
help you ensure the most effective communication and the safest
patient care in all transport settings. In addition, expanded
content on bariatrics are featured throughout the book, along with
350 online questions and answers mapped to the BCEN/CFRN (R) exam.
Expanded coverage of injuries commonly encountered in flight and
ground nursing includes pathophysiology, assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation discussions. Information based on
the latest updates from the Federal Aviation Association and the
National Transportation Safety Board alerts you to important safety
regulations. Meets the needs of all healthcare providers dedicated
to expert care delivery in transport, including paramedics,
physicians, respiratory therapists, pilots, mechanics and
communication specialist. Detailed coverage of management issues
includes scene management, communication, safety, disaster
management/triage, quality management, and marketing/public
relations. NEW! Extensive revisions throughout text includes
detailed objectives for every chapter, expanded content on
bariatrics, and updates to chapters including Scene Operations and
Safety, Neurologic Trauma, Patient Safety, and Shock. NEW!
Real-life scenarios with updated technology demonstrate how to
apply concepts to scenarios similar to those you'll encounter in
practice. NEW! Focus on interprofessional and collaborative nature
of transport, emphasizes the importance of teamwork in ensuring
successful patient outcomes. NEW! Evolve site with 350 questions
and answers mapped to the CRFN/CTRN (R) provide additional online
preparation.
This timely volume describes and analyzes the collaborative nursing
response to a variety of historic and recent global disasters that
occurred between 1908 and 2012, including Hurricane Sandy. The book
is unique in its discussion of the trans-national character of
disaster response regarding the mobilization of individuals across
national borders and continents. It examines how these
transnational partnerships developed, their implications for
policy, and how we can use lessons learned to improve care in the
future. The book addresses such questions as: How did local,
regional, and national communities mobilize for emergency care?
What was the role of local nurses in emergency care after
disasters? What was the role of the national or international Red
Cross, local and federal government, physicians, nurses, and other
first responders? What was the impact of social attitudes and
issues of race, class, and gender on the ways nurses and other
health care professionals reacted to the disasters? How did food
shortages and food insecurity, and /or violence reshape health care
goals? How did unpreparedness for the type or scope of the disaster
affect the response? How can our ideas about trans-national
exchange and/or transformation of health care knowledge be enhanced
when nurses from across the globe contribute their experiences to
the disaster response? The book will be of value to a wide variety
of undergraduate and graduate students in nursing, social work,
history, health policy, women's studies, public health, and urban
studies. Key Features: Addresses the trans-national character of
disaster response Explains in detail what nurses can expect during
disasters and what measures to take when disaster strikes Examines
previous natural disasters and calls into question whether
disasters were caused by accidents or intentional/unintentional
human error Discusses policy implications of the different
disasters, focusing on transnational partnerships
This text outlines, from a surgeon's standpoint, how wounds can be
expeditiously and effectively managed in the Urgent Care setting by
physicians and mid-level providers with Primary Care training. The
main topics addressed include the principles of wound healing,
wound types, types of primary repair, healing by secondary
intention, wound complications, and special circumstances. Under
each of these subheadings, proper evaluation of the wound,
techniques to facilitate healing, specific patient home care
(aftercare) instructions, and pitfalls to be avoided are addressed.
In addition, a brief list of specific do's and don'ts for each type
of wound and tips for effective transfer of care when necessary is
included. This text provides a concise reference manual that can be
used to provide quick yet structured information to improve patient
outcomes. As Urgent Care is a clinical setting that is growing in
popularity across the United States, Wound Management in Urgent
Care will provide a useful resource for providers in the Urgent
Care setting.
This is a concise, user-friendly orientation guide and reference
for new and seasoned nurses, paramedics, preceptors, educators,
management teams, and anyone else in triage situations. It features
a consistent format with pithy information guidelines covering key
processes and practices Triage Nurses use daily. Chapters address
core elements of triage such as tips for success for triage
orientees and triage preceptors, point-of-entry, evaluation
processes, understanding a variety of acuity scales, "red-flag"
diagnoses and how to handle them, coordination and communication
with other health care team members, documentation guidelines, and
care considerations for special populations. Practical information
on all areas of triage includes coverage of emergency department
and urgent care triage. The guide addresses care considerations for
such specialized populations as geriatric, paediatric, and
individuals with disabilities. Included are adult teaching and
learning principles, legal concerns, customer service tips,
compassion fatigue, core measures, and case studies. The guide
covers fostering critical thinking skills, electronic medical
record, provider in triage, trauma, patient and staff safety, and
much more. Information is organized in brief, bulleted "bites" for
knowledge at a glance. This book was originally published under the
Fast Facts series by Springer Publishing Company.
Written by emergency nurses for emergency nurses, Sheehy's
Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition covers the
issues and procedures unique to the emergency department. This
comprehensive, evidence-based resource is written by the Emergency
Nurses Association and includes developments and changes in
clinical practice that are incorporated throughout the text.
Considered the go-to guide for issues and procedures unique to the
emergency department, the user-friendly format features more than
150 high-quality illustrations and tables that highlight essential
concepts and offer quick access to vital information. New to this
edition is updated key coverage including clinical fundamentals,
treatment for trauma and medical-surgical emergencies, the
foundations of emergency nursing practice, special populations, and
more! Written by the Emergency Nurses Association, ensuring this is
the most accurate information on the market. Most comprehensive and
authoritative text available on emergency nursing. Logically
organized, chapters are grouped into six sections for quick access
to important content: Foundations of Emergency Nursing,
Professional Practice, Clinical Foundations of Emergency Nursing,
Major Trauma Emergencies, Medical and Surgical Emergencies, and
Special Patient Populations. Tables and boxes highlight and
summarize critical and essential information, while 150
illustrations help you to quickly identify and treat frequently
encountered conditions. A separate unit on special patient
populations covers topics such as child abuse, elder abuse,
intimate partner violence, sexual assault, substance abuse and
behavioral/pediatric/obstetrical emergencies. NEW! Coverage
includes the latest on topical issues such as ethics, workplace
violence, and geriatric trauma. UPDATED pain guidelines feature the
latest pain indicators. UPDATED sepsis guidelines provide essential
information on pathophysiology and diagnosis, with valuable
guidelines for managing these patients. NEW! Fully revised
information on communicable diseases. UPDATED Information on
non-narcotic use for treatment of pain and increasing rates of
addiction. NEW! Discussion of transgender patients covers how to
work with this unique population. NEW! Full color photo insert
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