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Advanced practice in critical care: A case study approach
Nursing interventions and medical management of the critically ill patient have evolved
considerably as clinical advancements and technological developments are introduced
into everyday practice. This has required experienced critical care nurses to extend their
knowledge so that they can provide care that is grounded in evidence.
The aim of this book is to provide in-depth rationale for contemporary critical care
practice in an effort to increase the depth of knowledge of nurses who care for the critically
ill patient, so that they can truly evaluate their care interventions in view of underlying
pathophysiology and evidence. Critically ill patients often experience multiple system
dysfunctions within their critical illness trajectory; therefore, this book is written with an
emphasis on holistic care rather than compartmentalising patients by their primary illness
or organ dysfunction. Through this, the impact of critical illness and the development of
multi-organ involvement will be explored.
As nurses become more assertive and partners in health-care decision-making, a knowledge
base that reflects contemporary practice is required to enable active participation.
This book, therefore, will provide experienced critical care practitioners with the depth
of knowledge that he or she needs to be confident in leading and negotiating care whilst
offering the critically ill patients and their family the support they require.
It is anticipated that this book will act as an essential resource to experienced practitioners,
including critical care outreach, who primarily care for patients requiring high
dependency or intensive care.
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