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PROFESSIONAL NURSE SERIES: ACUTE CARE
Clinical assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients
B BHENCIU, M CARR & C CARTER
Early recognition of the signs of deterioration in a patient has a significant impact on the rates of admission to ICU. Clear clinical warning signals become evident 6-8 hours prior to cardiac arrest. Acute Care: Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Acutely ill Patients details a system that identifies the patient at risk and outlines appropriate interventions to either avert admission to ICU or ensure the patient receives optimalcare prior to being transferred to ICU.
978 0 70218 030 9 2008
120 PAGES
ZAR R202.00
PROFESSIONAL NURSE SERIES
Palliative Care
N DINAT
Palliative Care aims to provide this knowledge and guide the nurse who has to care for the patient with palliative needs. aims to support the development of skills and attitudes for a ’palliative approach’ by nurses working in a generalist setting. It includes treatment approaches and referral criteria. This valuable,accessible text shows how the nurse can incorporate palliative care into daily clinical practice and explains how this can enhance current nursing delivery without taking extra time.
SUITABLE FOR
Nurses working in general wards, and nurses specialising in palliative care. Also suitable for post-basic training.
978 0 70217 285 4 2008
96 PAGES
ZAR R202.00
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