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"Instructor toolkit also available"--Cover.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Tips on Surviving ED Nursing
Chapter 2: Acid-Base Imbalances
Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Emergencies
Chapter 4: Dental, Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
Chapter 5: Disaster Response Emergencies
Chapter 6: Endocrine Emergencies
Chapter 7: Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 8: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Chapter 9: Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Chapter 10: Genitourinary Emergencies
Chapter 11: Geriatric Emergencies
Chapter 12: Hematological Emergencies
Chapter 13: Infectious Disease Emergencies
Chapter 14: Mental Health Emergencies
Chapter 15: Musculoskeletal and Wound Care Emergencies
Chapter 16: Neurological Emergencies
Chapter 17: OB/GYN Emergencies
Chapter 18: Ocular Emergencies
Chapter 19: Pediatric Emergencies
Chapter 20: Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 21: Shock Emergencies
Chapter 22: Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies
Chapter 23: Traumatic Emergencies
Chapter 24: Triage
Appendices
- Common Emergency Department Lab Values
- Everyday Emergency Department Medications
- Critical IV Drips
- Abbreviations
- 12-Lead EKGs and Common Dysrhythmias
- Skills Check-Off Sheets
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Jennifer R. Buettner, RN, BSN, CEN, HHP currently serves as the nurse educator for the emergency department (ED) at DeKalb Medical Center at Hillandale, Lithonia, Georgia.
Summary
This bestselling resource has successfully prepared thousands of ER nurses to provide safe, effective, and high-quality care. This new edition presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are filled with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips.
