AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care (Aacn Procedure Manual for Critical Care)

The AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, 6th Edition presents procedures for the critical care environment in an illustrated, consistent, and step-by-step format. The Procedures and Patient Monitoring sections are presented in a tabular format that includes special considerations and rationales for each intervention. References have been meticulously reviewed to ensure that the most authoritative and timely standards of practice are used. Additionally, the references supporting care recommendations are identified according to the latest AACN Evidence Leveling System to ensure that you have a complete understanding of the strength of the evidence base. UNIQUE! AACN-sponsored content ensures the highest standards of practice Comprehensive, clear, easy-to-use format allows you to quickly find and review the exact content you need Rationales provide complete information on every procedure Identified AP procedures help you judge whether a procedure is in your scope of practice Patient safety highlighted with new icons for patient identification and time-out Joint Commission Universal Protocols CDC Standard Precautions for hand washing and applying protective clothing and equipment highlighted with new icons UNIQUE! Clarity of Evidence Leveling helps you quickly grasp the strength of the evidence supporting the care recommendations Reviewed and Updated References comply with the highest standards of critical care practice Alphabetical procedures index inside the front cover provides easy access Reader-friendly design changes make it easier to identify and utilize special features Preceded by: AACN procedure manual for critical care / edited by Debra Lynn-McHale Wiegand. 6th ed. c2011. The AACN Procedure Manual for High Acuity, Progressive, and Critical Care, 7th Edition, authored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, is the authoritative reference to procedures performed in high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings. It visually guides you through procedures unique to the adult critical care environment, including those performed by advanced practice nurses, in an illustrated, step-by-step format. This edition features 17 new procedures, new illustrations, and updated content throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. Authored by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, the foremost authority in critical care nursing, the AACN Procedure Manual is the most authoritative reference to procedures performed by nurses in high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings.Comprehensive coverage includes all procedures commonly performed by nurses in high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings, including those performed by advanced practice nurses (indicated by an AP icon).A straightforward step-by-step organization uses consistent headings to make following a procedure (and finding the various supporting elements) quick and easy. Rationales for all interventions in patient and family education, assessment, patient preparation, procedure, and monitoring help you understand the reason for every step. The level of evidence is provided when an evidence base exists to substantiate an intervention, giving insight into the strength of information available. Advanced practice procedures are clearly identified with an AP icon so you can judge whether a procedure is within your scope of practice. Alphabetical Procedure Index inside the front cover provides quick access to the procedures. Written by more than 100 expert critical care nurses and extensively reviewed by more than 100 experts in critical care nursing to ensure the accuracy and currency of each procedure. Bulleted lists, tables, and detailed illustrations throughout ensure that content is easy to reference and digest. NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. NEW! 17 new procedures reflect major additions to nursing practice in high acuity, progressive, and critical care settings. NEW! Engaging new illustrations of procedures, equipment, and techniques are integrated throughout The Aacn Procedure Manual For High Acuity, Progressive, And Critical Care, 7th Edition, Authored By The American Association Of Critical-care Nurses, Is The Authoritative Reference To Procedures Performed In High Acuity, Progressive, And Critical Care Settings. It Visually Guides You Through Procedures Unique To The Adult Critical Care Environment, Including Those Performed By Advanced Practice Nurses, In An Illustrated, Step-by-step Format. This Edition Features 17 New Procedures, New Illustrations, And Updated Content Throughout, Reflecting The Latest Evidence-based Guidelines And National And International Protocols. Authored By The American Association Of Critical-care Nurses, The Foremost Authority In Critical Care Nursing, The Aacn Procedure Manual Is The Most Authoritative Reference To Procedures Performed By Nurses In High Acuity, Progressive, And Critical Care Settings. Comprehensive Coverage Includes All Procedures Commonly Performed By Nurses In High Acuity, Progressive, And Critical Care Settings, Including Those Performed By Advanced Practice Nurses (indicated By An Ap Icon). A Straightforward Step-by-step Organization Uses Consistent Headings To Make Following A Procedure (and Finding The Various Supporting Elements) Quick And Easy. Rationales For All Interventions In Patient And Family Education, Assessment, Patient Preparation, Procedure, And Monitoring Help You Understand The Reason For Every Step. The Level Of Evidence Is Provided When An Evidence Base Exists To Substantiate An Intervention, Giving Insight Into The Strength Of Information Available. Advanced Practice Procedures Are Clearly Identified With An Ap Icon So You Can Judge Whether A Procedure Is Within Your Scope Of Practice. Alphabetical Procedure Index Inside The Front Cover Provides Quick Access To The Procedures. Written By More Than 100 Expert Critical Care Nurses And Extensively Reviewed By More Than 100 Experts In Critical Care Nursing To Ensure The Accuracy And Currency Of Each Procedure. Bulleted Lists, Tables, And Detailed Illustrations Throughout Ensure That Content Is Easy To Reference And Digest. New! Updated Content Throughout Reflects The Latest Evidence-based Guidelines And National And International Protocols. New! 17 New Procedures Reflect Major Additions To Nursing Practice In High Acuity, Progressive, And Critical Care Settings. New! Engaging New Illustrations Of Procedures, Equipment, And Techniques Are Integrated Throughout. The best-selling AACN Procedure Manual presents procedures in an illustrated, step-by-step format that makes it easy to learn and retain each skill. Each easy-to-understand procedure follows the same consistent pattern, covering everything from equipment and assessment through patient monitoring and family education. --Book Jacket Presents procedures for the critical care environment in an illustrated, consistent, and step-by-step format. This title features the Procedures and Patient Monitoring sections that are presented in a tabular format that includes special considerations and rationales for each intervention.