Author : Maria J. Kruse
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780847674510
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (745 download)
Book Synopsis Nursing the Neurological and Neurotrauma Patient by : Maria J. Kruse
Download or read book Nursing the Neurological and Neurotrauma Patient written by Maria J. Kruse and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1986 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This critical care handbook provides a wealth of practical information not previously available in a single volume. Designed as a quick reference, it is geared to the needs of nursing students and graduates, as well as registered nurses who may need a refresher or detailed information on this type of care. Maria Kruse's concise text lays special stress on accurate observation, interpretation, and recording of symptoms as well as the skills and knowledge necessary in giving prompt care in life-threatening situations. She presents an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the human nervous system, examining its parts according to location and function. Physical assessment of the neurological patient is considered in detail. The author discusses the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale, various laboratory, radiological, and neurological diagnostic studies, the causes and effects of cerebral edema, and signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. The most commonly performed neurological diagnostic tests and relevant nursing functions are described, and glossaries of terms and of the drugs most frequently used in neurological and neurotrauma nursing are provided.