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Rapid assessment of the acutely ill patient / Sheila Adam, Mandy Odell, John Welch.
| Author/creator | Adam, Sheila K. |
| Other author | Odell, Mandy. |
| Other author | Welch, John, 1960- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Chichester, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, |
| Description | viii, 239 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Essential clinical skills for nurses Essential clinical skills for nurses. ^A939835 |
| Contents | Why rapid assessment is essential for ward staff -- Track and trigger systems : early warning scores, calling criteria, and rapid response teams -- Assessment techniques -- A-B-C-D-E : airway assessment and management techniques -- A-B-C-D-E : breathing (and failure to breathe) -- A-B-C-D-E : circulation (and circulatory failure) -- A-B-C-D-E : acute neurological care (disability) -- A-B-C-D-E : everything that should be considered for other potential problems -- Patient centred care, team working, and communication. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2009019842 |
| ISBN | 9781405169936 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1405169931 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |