The 4th edition provides a solid foundation in the concepts, assessment, and technical skills of critical care nursing. It includes an entire section focusing on skills that every critical care nurse needs to use, such as ventilatory assistance and hemodynamic monitoring. The text also provides real-life case studies to help readers understand how concepts apply to critical care practice. New chapters on the hot areas of Nutrition and Comfort and Sedation reflect the real-world challenges of the critical care nurse. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 4th Edition also comes with a companion website with self-study exercises. Ideal for students as well as experienced nurses new to critical care. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Chapter 2: Individual and Family Response to the Critical Care Experience Chapter 3: Ethical and Legal Issues in Critical Care Nursing PART TWO: TOOLS FOR THE CRITICAL CARE NURSE NEW Chapter 4: Comfort and Sedation NEW Chapter 5: Nutritional Support Chapter 6: Dysrhythmia Interpretation Chapter 7: Hemodynamic Monitoring Chapter 8: Ventilatory Assistance Chapter 9: Code Management PART THREE: NURSING CARE DURING CRITICAL CARE Chapter 10: Shock and Sepsis Chapter 11: Cardiovascular Alterations Chapter 12: Nervous System Alterations Chapter 13: Acute Respiratory Failure Chapter 14: Acute Renal Failure Chapter 15: Hematological and Immune Disorders Chapter 16: Gastrointestinal Alterations Chapter 17: Endocrine Alterations Chapter 18: Surgical and Trauma Management Chapter 19: Burns