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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 needs
- Blends the underlying science of health and illness with practical application
- Contains activities, case studies, illustrations and figures to support a wide range of learning styles
List of contents
Care of the Acutely Ill Adult
Upper Airway Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Breathing - Patient-Centred Approaches To Airway Management: Application To Practice.
Breathing - Anatomy, Physiology And Pathophysiology
Patient Centred Approaches To Breathing: Application To Practice
Circulation - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Patient Centred Approaches To Circulation: Application To Practice
Disability - Anatomy, Physiology And Pathophysiology
Patient Centred Approaches To Disability: Application To Practice
Exposure: A Case Study
Law, Ethics and Non-technical Skills
About the author
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.
Summary
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.
Report
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 Nursing
