Clinical Skills: A Nurse's Pocket Guide is a new easy reference intended to be carried by nurses into the clinical environment for quick access during their practice.This helpful resource provides quick references for a range of core as well as more complex clinical skills, including neurological assessment, ECG recording, chest auscultation, resuscitation guidelines, recognition and management of sepsis, and pain relief. It also considers fluid and electrolyte balance, wound care and key aspects of nutrition.Written by experienced nurse practitioner Rob Schwarz, the easy to navigate text closes the gap between theory and practice, supporting nurses to build understanding and acquire new skills. It will be a much-used resource by training and qualified nurses alike.- Covers NMC Standards of proficiency for registered nurses, keeping nurses' skills up to date- Includes a broad range of skills, from core competencies to those associated with advanced practice, making it suitable for all nurses- Tailored to the modern nursing environment, with key information such as interpretation of ECG, understanding arterial blood gases, chest auscultation and the most up to date resuscitation guidelines- Includes cultural considerations for better practice- More than 40 illustrations help clarify complex concepts and procedures
- 138 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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MedicineTable of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- List of Illustrations
- 1. The nursing and midwifery council (NMC) and the future of nursing
- 2. General assessment
- 3. Airway
- 4. Breathing (Respiratory assessment)
- 5. Circulation (Cardiovascular assessment)
- 6. Disability (Neurological system)
- 7. Exposure
- 8. Resuscitation council algorithms for the adult
- 9. Medical emergencies
- 10. Surgical care
- 11. Use of non-invasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV)
- 12. Vascular access
- 13. Needlestick injuries
- 14. Drug administration and drug calculation
- 15. Blood test interpretation and values
- 16. Mental health and mental well-being
- 17. Paediatric considerations
- 18. Safeguarding
- 19. Pressure area care
- 20. Manual handling
- 21. Elimination
- 22. Infection control
- 23. Care and cultural needs at the time of the patient’s death
- Index
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