The Second Edition incorporates new developments in research and practice, and is updated on a regular basis. Among the new material: latest handwashing guidelines, updated infection classifications; heart-rate calculator; pressure ulcer prevention guidelines; visual infusion phlebitis score; Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST); Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment tool; cholesterol and problems related to high levels LDL; oxygen therapy/administration. Every newly qualified nurse, student nurse and many practitioners will find this a useful and reliable reference to carry with them in their daily practice. Training managers will find this an invaluable teaching / reference tool.
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"All healthcare workers will find this book relevant, from healthcare assistants seeking information on normal physiological signs to experienced practitioners seeking guidance on the interpretation of blood results. It will be particularly useful for those who are newly qualified, returning, or undergoing supervised practice. As an educational tool, it will also support learning in practice and practitioners who are mentoring. Overall this is a useful text in an accessible format." - Nursing Standard "Students and nurses will find it helpful and easy to use - Invaluable." - Nursing and Midwifery Council "As well as being a reliable reference guide that promotes best practice care, this pocket book is also a handy time saving tool..." -Nurse Education in Practice "The updated Second Edition of this clinical pocket reference is easy to use, with clear understandable text. Information can be found quickly. It is up to date, evidence based, and will prove invaluable to all nurses. This pocket guide contains a wealth of information with hints and tips on troubleshooting. It would be useful for students... or qualified nurses needing a refresher. This is an essential tool for nurses and nursing students to use as a quick flip guide to the most common problems." - Nursing Standard
1 Biochemistry Serum Biochemistry Blood Gases & useful biochemistry
Urine chemistry 2 Blood Blood Composition and Management Cellular
Composition Blood Groups Blood Compatibility: protocol and administration
Risk of dangerous reactions associated with blood transfusion 3
Physiological Monitoring Physiological Normal Values Measuring B/P, CVP and
JVP Fluid and electrolyte balance 4 Resuscitation Basic life support
algorithm Anaphylaxis management in hospital Anaphylaxis management in the
community Management of choking 5 ECG Interpretation Reading ECGs Useful
cardiac arrythmias Useful references 6 Clinical Assessment and Management
Daily nutritional requirements The MUST tool Pressure area care Decubitus
ulcer assessment Phlebitis assessment Stool assessment Laxatives Catheter
types and sizes Oxygen administration 7 Infection Control Infection
Classification Standard infection control precautions Hand hygeine Isolation
(barrier nursing) Spread of infection in hospitals 8 Drug Administration S.I
Units Calculating Dosage / Delivery Drug Delivery in Infusions Calculating IV
Doses using weight 9 Intravenous Therapy IV therapy: cannula selection. 10
Common abbreviations
Paul Ong, Debby Allen, School of Health Care, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK; Bernie Garrett, School of Nursing, University of British Colombia, Vancouver, Canada.
