Books in the Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses series

The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor.

Nursing the Cardiac Patient is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses in developing a complete understanding of the current evidence-based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac patient.

The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing. Some nurses are now required to undertake clinical diagnosis of the patient, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor.

This is a practical, accessible guide for nurses on the management and care of the dying and deceased patient. It outlines the practicalities and legal issues associated with death, the principles of caring for a patient who is dying, and the principles of dealing with death, both expected and unexpected.

Venepuncture and cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in the UK, and are everyday procedures in health care practice. Venepuncture and Cannulation is a practical guide to these procedures.

* In 'Essential Clinical Skills' for Nurses series * Accessible and reader friendly * Integrates theory with practice * Adopts an evidence based approach * Includes chapter objectives, 'best practice' boxes and case studies * Refers to National guidelines and key initiatives e.g.

Trauma Care provides emergency nurses with a practical guide to the systematic assessment and management of trauma patients, equipping them with the clinical knowledge and practical skills necessary to initially assess and care for the trauma patient in the emergency department trauma environment.

Assessment and monitoring are fundamental aspects of the care of the acutely ill child, especially in high dependency areas and critical care units.

Treating the Critically Ill Patient is a practical guide to recognising and treating acutely ill patients at risk of further deterioration.

Assessement and management of pain is an integral aspect of patient care for nurses working in all health care settings. Pain management is a practical guide to current best practice, providing students and newly qualified nurses with the knowledge and skills required to care for a person experiencing or at risk of experiencing pain.

A guide to care of patients with respiratory illness. It explores the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, examines assessment of respiratory function, and addresses management of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, lung cancer and respiratory infections including TB and pneumonia.

Assumes no prior knowledge Explains how to change a stoma appliance Addresses the optimal choice of stoma appliances and accessories Explores dietary management and lifestyle changes Examines immediate post-operative stoma care and long-term stoma management.

A guide to the basic theory and practice of IV therapy. It focuses on elementary principles to help students and newly qualified nurses to manage patients undergoing IV treatment. It includes guidelines on drug administration and handling, fluid and blood transfusions. It explores the advantages and disadvantages of venous access devices.

Pressure Area Care will enable students and staff to provide effective management and care of pressure areas. It incorporates national guidelines to promote evidence based care, examines the optimal choice of pressure relieving devices and dressings, and explores the role of the nurse in planning, documenting and supervising care.

* A practical, evidence-based guide * Examines key aspects of infection control in everyday practice * Explores specific considerations in continence care, intravenous therapy, nutritional care and wound care * Examines risk assessment, specimen collection and safe decontamination and storage of equipment.