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
Tabella dei contenuti
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
Circa l’autore
Alice Skull MSc Interprofessional Practice Health and Social Care, BSc (Hons) Health Studies, Dip HE 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.