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Fast Facts: Liver Disorders

Author : Thomas Mahl
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541644
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Liver Disorders written by Thomas Mahl and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With rising levels of alcohol consumption, obesity and viral hepatitis infection, liver disease is presenting more and more frequently in general practice. Health professionals need to be adept at isolating the cause of disease and initiating prompt action. 'Fast Facts: Liver Disorders' is designed to help primary care providers, hospital doctors and specialist nurses understand the most important issues as quickly as possible, including the indicators of severe disease in order to identify patients who need specialist referral. This succinct, practical handbook provides quick access to: • an organized approach to the interpretation of liver function tests • guidance on determining levels of alcohol consumption • the latest hepatitis B and C treatments • key information on the complications of cirrhosis • an overview of the common clinical problems associated with transplantation With its simple explanations, clear illustrations and logical algorithms, 'Fast Facts: Liver Disorders' will help you identify and correct liver disease, minimize permanent damage, and monitor and manage recovery within the community. Contents: • Investigating liver disease • Acute liver disease • Alcoholic liver disease • Drug-induced liver injury • Autoimmune liver diseases • Metabolic liver diseases • Chronic viral hepatitis • Complications of cirrhosis • Benign liver tumors, cysts, infections and abscesses • Hepatocellular carcinoma • Pregnancy and the liver • Liver transplantation

Fast Facts

Author : ProQuest
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts written by ProQuest and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses

Author : Amanda Chaney, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082611749X
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses by : Amanda Chaney, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC

Download or read book Fast Facts about GI and Liver Diseases for Nurses written by Amanda Chaney, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fills a gap in information for frontline professionals caring for GI and Liver patients The only resource of its kind, this is a concise, practical guide to GI and Liver Disease that delivers current information on diagnosing, managing, andtreating common GI and liver disorders, along with liver transplant guidelines. Written for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in variedspecialties, it fills a gap in information needed by primary and acute care professionals who are the chief caretakers for GI and liver patients. Thisguide delivers recent important treatment advances that have revolutionized GI and liver care, and provides guidance for seeking expert advice orurgent/emergent care for more complex cases. An outstanding feature is the prominently displayed Fast Facts in a Nutshell highlighting key takeawaypoints at a glance. The resource reviews common GI symptoms and disorders from irritable bowel disorders (including key differences between Crohn's disease and ulcerativecolitis) to gallstones and GERD. A section on liver disease describes essential liver functions, reviews liver function tests, and addresses commonly andless commonly seen liver disease diagnoses. Complications of cirrhosis are examined to assure prompt recognition of these potentially deadly symptoms.Additionally, the book addresses liver transplantation with comprehensive attention to the evaluation process, organ donation/allocation, andpost-transplant care for donor and recipient alike. Each chapter includes an overview, significant laboratory or imaging findings, treatment options,expected outcomes, and Fast Facts in a Nutshell An additional feature is the provision of IDC-10 codes for billing and reimbursement. Key Features: Provides speedy access to current information on diagnosing managing, and treating common GI and liver disorders for front-line professionals Includes comprehensive review of the liver, abnormal liver function tests (LFTs), and transplantation Reflects up-to date information on the latest treatment guidelines for gastrointestinal and liver disease, including celiac disease and Hepatitis C Addresses common gastrointestinal diseases and guidelines for treatment as outlined by ACG Discusses current liver disease management and guidelines for treatment as outlined by AASLD

Handbook of Liver Disease

Author : Lawrence S. Friedman
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 143771725X
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (377 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Liver Disease by : Lawrence S. Friedman

Download or read book Handbook of Liver Disease written by Lawrence S. Friedman and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Liver Disease, 3rd Edition, by Drs. Lawrence S. Friedman and Emmet B. Keeffe, gives you quick reference to the most recent diagnostic and treatment options for patients with liver disorders. International authorities share the latest clinical findings and procedures to help you expertly manage illnesses like hepatitis B and C and hepatocellular carcinoma, as well as apply new practices like genetic testing, noninvasive imaging techniques, and so much more. Quickly access updated information on all aspects of liver disease including new drugs, therapy trials, and post-transplant conditions with this full-color, templated edition-in print and online at www.expertconsult.com. Expedite diagnostic and therapeutic decision making with a highly templated outline format that uses full-color illustrations, tables, algorithms and figures, key point boxes, and alert symbols to present information at a glance. Apply some of the latest treatments for liver disease including the role of pretreatment IL28B testing for patients with hepatitis B and C; radiofrequency ablation and sorafenib in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma; the use of the drug rifaximin to treat hepatic encephalopathy; and much more. Make optimal use of genetic testing to assess your patients' risk of metabolic liver disease and to personalize treatment regimens for chronic hepatitis C. Offer your liver transplantation patients the best prognosis and follow-up with the latest information on outcomes and the management of complications. Use blood test panels and noninvasive imaging techniques to evaluate the degree of liver fibrosis. Make informed treatment decisions with the latest clinical trial results for portal hypertension, autoimmune liver diseases, acute liver failure, and hepatic infections. Search the complete text online, download all the images, and test your knowledge with 200 board-style review questions at www.expertconsult.com. Quick access and easy-to-find answers for any practitioner who encounters patients with liver disease.

Hepatology

Author : Jawad Ahmad
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118517342
Total Pages : 597 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)

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Download or read book Hepatology written by Jawad Ahmad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mount Sinai Expert Guides: Hepatology will provide gastroenterology and hepatology trainees with an extremely clinical and accessible handbook covering the major liver diseases and symptoms, their diagnosis and clinical management. Perfect as a point-of-care resource on the hospital wards and also as a refresher for board exam preparation, the focus throughout is on providing rapid reference, essential information on each disease to allow for quick, easy browsing and assimilation of the must-know information. All chapters follow a consistent template including the following features: - An opening bottom-line/key points section - Classification, pathogenesis and prevention of disease - Evidence-based diagnosis, including relevant algorithms, laboratory and imaging tests, and potential pitfalls when diagnosing a patient - Disease management including commonly used medications with dosages, when to perform surgery, management algorithms and how to prevent complications - How to manage special populations, ie, in pregnancy, children and the elderly - The very latest evidence-based results, major society guidelines (AASLD/EASL) and key external sources to consult In addition, the book comes with a companion website housing extra features such as case studies with related questions for self-assessment, key patient advice and ICD codes. Each guide also has its own mobile app available for purchase, allowing you rapid access to the key features wherever you may be. If you're specialising in hepatology and require a concise, practical guide to the clinical management of liver disease, bought to you by one of world's leading hospitals, then this is the perfect book for you. This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.

Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders

Author : David Green
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541369
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders written by David Green and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most hemorrhagic problems are emergencies, requiring rapid diagnosis and prompt management to stop bleeding. In some cases, such as nose bleeds, large bruises and heavy menses, it is the clinician’s responsibility to discern whether the patient has a clinically significant bleeding disorder that may predispose to excessive or potentially serious bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' keeps a complex subject simple and clinically oriented. The authors have made numerous updates to this second edition to ensure it provides essential information in a readily accessible format. Highlights include: • An expert overview of normal hemostasis • A clear assessment pathway, from taking an accurate history and focused clinical examination, to essential laboratory investigations • Objective criteria for diagnosing hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia • The latest guidelines on diagnosing and treating primary immune thrombocytopenia • A discussion of the benefits of prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia • Updated methods for evaluating and treating bleeding disorders in pregnancy • An overview of the scoring system for disseminated intravascular coagulation • Information on the latest anticoagulants and antithrombotics, including bleeding risks and strategies to control bleeding. 'Fast Facts: Bleeding Disorders' remains a comprehensive up-to-date reference that reflects the latest research and clinical guidelines. It will assist primary care providers, physician assistants, nurse-clinicians, pharmacists, residents and doctors in training as they confront the challenges of controlling bleeding in patients with hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, platelet disorders and thrombosis, or as a result of antithrombotic or anticoagulant therapy. It is a small book packed with important information, designed to swiftly improve patient treatment and outcomes. Contents: • Normal hemostasis • Assessment of bleeding symptoms • Vascular purpuras • Platelet disorders • Pharmacological hemostatic products • Hemophilia • von Willebrand disease • Uncommon congenital coagulation disorders • Liver and kidney disorders • Pregnancy • Perioperative bleeding • Disseminated intravascular coagulation • Anticoagulants and antithrombotic agents • Useful resources

Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Author :
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128173173
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Drug-Induced Liver Injury written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-07-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Volume 85, the newest volume in the Advances in Pharmacology series, presents a variety of chapters from the best authors in the field. Chapters in this new release include Cell death mechanisms in DILI, Mitochondria in DILI, Primary hepatocytes and their cultures for the testing of drug-induced liver injury, MetaHeps an alternate approach to identify IDILI, Autophagy and DILI, Biomarkers and DILI, Regeneration and DILI, Drug-induced liver injury in obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Mechanisms of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury, the Evaluation and Treatment of Acetaminophen Toxicity, and much more. Includes the authority and expertise of leading contributors in pharmacology Presents the latest release in the Advances in Pharmacology series

Chronic Liver Failure

Author : Pere Ginès
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607618664
Total Pages : 583 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Chronic Liver Failure written by Pere Ginès and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-11-03 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic liver failure is a frequent condition in clinical practice that encompasses all manifestations of patients with end-stage liver diseases. Chronic liver failure is a multiorgan syndrome that affects the liver, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs, adrenal glands, and vascular, coagulation, and immune systems. Chronic Liver Failure: Mechanisms and Management covers for the first time all aspects of chronic liver failure in a single book, from pathogenesis to current management. Each chapter is written by a worldwide known expert in their area and all provide the latest state-of-the-art knowledge. This volume is specifically designed to provide answers to clinical questions to all doctors dealing with patients with liver diseases, not only clinical gastroenterologists and hepatologists, but also to internists, nephrologists, intensive care physicians, and transplant surgeons.

Fast Facts: Celiac Disease

Author : Geoffrey Holmes
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1905832567
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Celiac Disease written by Geoffrey Holmes and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remarkable progress has been made in our knowledge of celiac disease, yet the diagnosis is often overlooked. The practical challenge for healthcare professionals is to identify the disease and offer patients a gluten-free diet that will restore most to full health and help to prevent further complications. This comprehensively revised second edition of 'Fast Facts: Celiac Disease', written by three international experts, considers: • Celiac disease in all its forms - typical, atypical, silent, potential and latent • Gluten sensitivity, genetic risk and predisposing physiological abnormalities • The variable presentation of disease in both adults and children • Associated immune disorders • The puzzle of diagnosis, solved by clinical, serological, histological and genetic investigation • Troublesome, and sometimes life-threatening, non-malignant complications • The close links between celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis • The risk of malignancy, its treatment and prognosis • Management with a gluten-free diet, and the emotional and social implications of the diet • Potential new therapies Highly readable with informative illustrations, 'Fast Facts: Celiac Disease' provides an up-to-date account of this common yet easily missed condition. It is an excellent clinical resource for the primary care team, gastroenterologists in training and anyone who wants to know more about this challenging disease. Contents: • Definition • Epidemiology • Pathophysiology • Clinical manifestations • Diagnosis • Non-malignant complications • Dermatitis herpetiformis • Malignant complications • Management • Future trends • Useful resources

The Little GI Book

Author : Douglas Adler
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1040138292
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Little GI Book written by Douglas Adler and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, portable handbook, newly updated with nearly 100 color images and figures, The Little GI Book: An Easily Digestible Guide to Understanding Gastroenterology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone new to the world of gastroenterology and hepatology. Featuring new information on the latest advancements in gastroenterology and hepatology and written in a friendly, conversational style, The Little GI Book will help readers learn the core concepts of digestive health and disease and absorb important information without a hiccup. Author Dr. Douglas G. Adler provides a comprehensive, soup-to-nuts guide to gastrointestinal anatomy, physiology, disease states, and treatment. With new color images throughout, The Little GI Book guides the reader through the entire gastrointestinal tract, starting at the top with the esophagus, ending at the bottom with the colon and rectum, and covering everything in between: the stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. The Little GI Book is an indispensable pocket guide for residents, students, nurse practitioners, office staff, industry sales force, and anyone who works in the GI industry but isn’t a gastroenterologist.

Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses

Author : Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826142265
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses by : Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN

Download or read book Fast Facts in Health Informatics for Nurses written by Lynda R Hardy, PhD, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-18 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Provides a broad overview of informatics knowledge to empower nurses to be thoughtful and participate in the capture, storage, and use of data to create information and knowledge to optimize patient outcomes...In this book, you will gain an understanding of how clinical decision support tools work so you can provide feedback about [their] effectiveness and recommend additional ways decision support tools help.” —Bonnie L. Westra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FACMI, From the Foreword Understanding and managing technology is a key component in providing quality patient care today. This addition to the popular Fast Facts series provides RNs and nursing students with an accessible, concise, step-by-step introduction to the essentials of informatics and its impact on patient lives. This book delivers required competencies and frameworks for both nursing education and practice, expanding upon integral systems and technologies within our healthcare system and their impact on the responsibilities of the individual nurse. Highlighting the intricacies within a specialized approach to healthcare data, data mining, and data organization, this resource connects day-to-day informatics practices to larger initiatives and perspectives. Clear and concise synopses of healthcare essentials, case studies, and abundant practical examples help readers understand how health informatics improves patient care within the nursing scope of practice. Thought-provoking questions in each chapter facilitate in-depth considerations on chapter content. Key Features: Key information about the electronic health record, telehealth, wearables, and decision-support tools Practical examples demonstrate how informatics improves patient care within the nurse’s scope of practice Case studies with thought-provoking questions Nurses’ influence on data quality Relevant ethical, legal, and social issues The intersection of technology and informatics and the power of data

Fast Facts Workbook for Cardiac Dysrhythmias and 12-Lead EKGs

Author : Paul Desmarais, PhD, RN
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826175120
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts Workbook for Cardiac Dysrhythmias and 12-Lead EKGs written by Paul Desmarais, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook presents a multitude of practice examples to help critical care students and practitioners grasp and excel at key concepts of 12-lead EKG and dysrhythmia interpretation. Designed to supplement any established dysrhythmia textbook, this straightforward resource is ideal for new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to critical or acute care. This book distills complexities of the 12-lead to determine whether a patient is safe or at risk. Fast Facts Workbook for Cardiac Dysrhythmias and 12-Lead EKGs delivers instruction on all foundational aspects of EKG interpretation. It contains numerous practice examples with instant feedback to provide nursing students with much-needed reinforcement of this often-challenging content. Feedback includes a detailed discussion of the “why” behind the diagnosis and treatment often missed by students and beginning clinicians. The book begins with a section on general rules and procedures. Part I progresses into atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, AV blocks, ventricular rhythms, pacemakers, and 12-lead EKG, including valuable practice exercises with abundant rhythm strips in each chapter. Part II provides answers to all the practice examples, including correct interpretation, treatment, and discussion. Key Features: Delivers a handy practice workbook on EKG interpretation for new and experienced critical and acute care nurses and students in these specialty areas. Organized to present information from simple to complex Includes numerous practice strips and exemplars with detailed information on correct interpretation, treatment, and discussion Feedback on exemplars promotes critical thinking and clinical understanding. Can be used effectively with all current EKG instructional resources to provide much-needed practice examples Features over 80 practice strips

Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist

Author : Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826139884
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist by : Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist written by Jeffrey S. Jones, DNP, RN, PMHCNS-BC, CST, LNC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] unique addition to the sparse literature on learning to become a nurse psychotherapist.... focuses not only on psychotherapeutic techniques, but also the work a nurse must be willing to do to become a skilled and helpful therapist.... a valuable resource for both psychiatric nursing graduate students and the practicing nurse psychotherapist.” —Angie S. Chesser, PhD, RN, APRN, CNS “Human beings are hot-wired biologically for relationship-building, and as such, it is the nurse–patient relationship that becomes central to healing.... This much-needed book gives voice to the very real perils of abandoning patients to pills. It is a clarion call to return to our roots and our strengths.” —Patrice Rancour, MS, RN Fast Facts for the Nurse Psychotherapist is the first book to guide the novice and experienced psychiatric APRN on the process of truly becoming a psychotherapist. It is grounded in the concept of self-reflection as a foundation for successful psychotherapeutic practice and addresses a variety of strategies and styles that foster positive outcomes; the use of dreams and other conscious/unconscious techniques; the clinical supervision process; and how to continually grow as an individual and therapist. This resource includes a variety of tools to promote self-reflection and provides practical considerations for the work environment, billing and other administrative responsibilities, and political concerns. Abundant case examples allow the reader to “sit in” on therapy sessions. The book also offers an overview of the history of the psychiatric nurse as therapist and the seminal work of Hildegard Peplau. Written in an approachable and conversational style, this unique resource will prepare nurse psychotherapists to become mindfully ready to help their clients to the fullest. Key Features: Highlights the importance of self-reflection and delivers helpful tools to promote it Provides strategies and styles for effective therapeutic practice Allows the reader to “sit in” on therapy sessions with vivid case examples Provides a foundation for independent professional and personal growth Written in an approachable, conversational style

Fast Facts: Heart Failure

Author : Dariusz Korczyk
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1910797324
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Heart Failure written by Dariusz Korczyk and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effective new treatments - from drugs to surgery to devices - are revolutionizing both outcome and wellbeing in patients with heart failure. Written with the non-specialist in mind, this practical resource distills a lot of complex information into a refreshingly readable format, with clear informative diagrams and useful pull-out tables. Highlights include: • a concise discussion of the pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to heart failure • a detailed review of the causes and comorbidities of heart failure • simple advice on diagnosis and investigation • clear management principles, including healthy lifestyle choices for patients • evidence-based guidance on first- and second-line drug therapies and medical management that targets the underlying cause • a comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological treatment options, including devices and transplantation • important information on palliative care in end-stage heart failure. 'Fast Facts: Heart Failure' is the ideal resource for primary care providers, specialist nurses and cardiology trainees, and a good introduction to heart failure for all healthcare professionals who care for the elderly. Contents: • Definitions and epidemiology • Pathophysiology and clinical stages • Causes • Comorbidities • Diagnosis • General management and lifestyle considerations • Pharmacological treatment • Non-pharmacological treatment • Prognosis • Clinical trials and developments • Useful resources

Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse

Author : Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826177212
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse by : Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC

Download or read book Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse written by Dina Hewett, PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly updated, quick-access guide for critical care nurses covers the most common admitting diagnoses and reviews their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Critical care nursing requires astute assessment, adept communication, and the ability to multitask, as well as a high degree of adaptability. In the ICU, patient status and plan of care change constantly, presenting multifaceted problems for nurses and healthcare providers. This authoritative resource, with bulleted, bite-sized content, provides information to the busy ICU nurse in a heartbeat. Fast Facts for the Critical Care Nurse, Second Edition, has been updated with the most current evidence-based guidelines and standards. Now organized by body system, this reference presents the latest treatment modalities and provides quick access to lab values and hemodynamic parameters. Part I introduces the foundations of critical care. Part II progresses by body system to cover common procedures and interventions. Part III covers patient- and family-centered care, discussing palliative directives and organ donation. New to the Second Edition: Seven completely new chapters Chapter reorganization by body system Updated to include newest treatment modalities Speedy access to appendices with common lab values, hemodynamic parameters, IV medications, and EKG rhythm examples Key Features: Provides quick access to essential information needed on a daily basis Includes Fast Facts boxes to help guide the reader Authored by a respected nurse leader, educator, and AACN/Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow

Fast Facts to Loving Your Research Project

Author : Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, ANEF
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826146376
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts to Loving Your Research Project written by Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, ANEF and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While often greeted with trepidation, the importance of a research project—how it is conducted and its significance to practice—is an essential aspect of nursing and other healthcare arenas. This innovative resource is a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based practice and other types of research-based initiatives that improve patient outcomes. Using a method formed through years of teaching experience, Brenda Marshall translates the difficult and sometimes confusing language of research into everyday vocabulary, linking complicated concepts with easily understood scenarios. Written in quick-access Fast Facts style, this book presents knowledge in a consistent, step-by-step format characterized by bite-sized information. Each chapter opens with learning objectives that unfold into new concepts, followed by everyday life examples. Fast Facts boxes, systematized tables, and new vocabulary reinforce learning and highlight key concepts. This application-based approach helps students question their preconceived notions about research and then engage in it with newfound confidence. Key Features: Translates complex research concepts into straightforward language Demonstrates clear, step-by-step methods that facilitate successful attainment of research goals Helps students to construct an argument, build a theory, and critically explore a belief Promotes self-sufficiency in lifelong learning and achievement Written by an instructor whose classes have propelled many successful research careers

Fast Facts: Renal Disorders

Author : Ajay Singh
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1908541180
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Fast Facts: Renal Disorders written by Ajay Singh and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early detection of renal problems coupled with the appropriate therapeutic strategy can radically reduce the progressive nature of, and complications associated with, chronic kidney disease, and in many instances will result in the successful treatment of acute kidney injury. As many patients will not be seen by nephrologists, it is essential that all healthcare professionals, in hospitals and in the community, have an awareness of renal disease – the presenting signs, differential diagnoses, treatment strategies and approach to the management of complications. 'Fast Facts: Renal Disorders' is an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to renal diseases and disorders for all doctors, nurses and medical students. It includes: • A clear explanation of proteinuria, hematuria, electrolyte imbalances and acid–base disorders • A concise summary of kidney function tests, imaging techniques and biopsy • Important questions for prompt diagnosis of acute kidney injury • Management options for chronic kidney disease and its complications • Practical guidance on the most common renal problems, including glomerulonephritis, systemic disease, UTIs and kidney stones Written by three specialists of international repute, 'Fast Facts: Renal Disorders' provides the key information required for the optimal care of renal patients. This fully updated second edition will help healthcare professionals assess, identify, treat and refer patients with renal problems appropriately. Directly applicable to the clinical setting, it is essential reading for all primary care providers, junior hospital doctors, specialist trainees, renal nurses and medical students. Contents: • Proteinuria, hematuria and renal investigations • Electrolyte disturbances and acid–base disorders • Acute kidney injury • Chronic kidney disease • Hypertension and diabetic nephropathy • Glomerulonephritis • Systemic disease • Inherited kidney disease • Urinary tract infection • Kidney stones • Urinary tract obstruction and tumors • Renal replacement therapy and transplantation