Valerie Aarne Grossman - Böcker

“The authors not only encourage data gathering, they emphasize the qualities of personal interactions, courtesy and sensitivity, and consideration to upgrade triage category when history is hampered by youth, age, impairment of faculties, or language ability that might otherwise conceal potential problems. Appropriate treatments to initiate at triage are indicated where needed. This book puts forward a practical way of coming back to basics and helps categorize priority for patients. As an educator or manager, I would feel confident that, with it, my nurses are being prepared to make safe decisions with an accurate program that reflects current thinking in triage strategy.”-Tom Trimble, RN, CEN, BA, ASN, AAEditor and PublisherEmergency Nursing WorldThis critical-thinking blueprint for the triage nurse delivers essential knowledge for accurate decision-making in emergency triage situations. Formatted to provide easily accessible and retrievable information, the manual facilitates rapid recognition and understanding of acuity levels and their application to patient care. The newly updated second edition reflects current health conditions and scenarios in EDs, urgent care centers, offices, and first aid centers, both domestic and international. It contains important new information on program development, training, and quality management along with useful tips and tools. Completely new protocols, additional case studies, and quality management guidelines and tools further add to the merit of the second edition.The resource addresses a wide range of both adult and pediatric conditions that are system-based and listed in alphabetical order. Each protocol has been developed to ensure accuracy and consistency, regardless of which 5-tier triage system is in use. Abundant case studies and multiple appendices provide additional information to support the protocols, broadening the nurse’s scope of knowledge and prompting in-depth examination of potentially lethal conditions. Additionally, appendices contain valuable training materials for program development, training, and quality management tips and tools.New to the Second Edition:Updated protocols reflecting current health conditions/situations in EDs, urgent care centers, offices, and first aid centersImportant new information on program development, training, and quality management tips and toolsAdditional material including mass casualty, exposure (biological, chemical, disease), military care, infections (isolation concerns), behavioral issues (violence), and narcotic overdoseNew case studiesDeveloping a triage programQuality management guidelines and toolsKey Features:Facilitates consistency in triage decisions among different nursesUses health care resources appropriately and efficientlySets minimum expectations for triage decisionsGuides nurses in asking the right questions, determining how soon the patient must be seen, and interventions to considerServes as a valuable reference for both new and experienced nursesServes as a training tool in orientation

“Ms. Grossman knows and understands what radiology nurses want and need to know to provide the best patient care and to be a member of a productive team.”-Kathleen A. Gross, MSN, RN-BC, CRNFrom the ForewordThe second edition of this pocket-sized resource for radiology nurses continues to demystify complex procedures by providing concise yet comprehensive information on the basics of radiology. As the complexity of healthcare grows, so too does imaging ability. Different modalities, technologies, and skills levels must all work in harmony to provide precision images. Radiology nurses must be proactive, patient-focused, and able to work with a diverse team of individuals to care for the widest range of patients.Describing essential procedures and protocols in quick access style, Fast Facts for the Radiology Nurse, Second Edition covers over 50 different Interventional Radiology procedures. Woven throughout is an emphasis on interprofessional care and effective communication along with guidance on forming and maintaining a high-performing team. Abundant Clinical Pearls disseminate the hard-earned wisdom of expert radiology nurses. Extensively updated with the most current guidelines and protocols, the second edition presents four completely new chapters on Legal Issues Affecting Radiology, Strategies for Working with Difficult People, Safety and Quality in the Radiology Setting, and Emergency Management and Catastrophe Response.New to the Second Edition:Updated with the most current guidelines and protocolsNew chapter: Legal Issues Affecting RadiologyNew chapter: Strategies for Working with Difficult PeopleNew chapter: Safety and Quality in the Radiology SettingNew chapter: Emergency Management and Catastrophe ResponseUpdated information on sedation and analgesia in easy-to-read tablesKey Features:Serves as an accessible, easy-to-use reference for practicing radiology nurses and orienteesHighlights essential protocols and procedures with bullets and short paragraphsProvides abundant “Fast Facts” boxes displaying key informationDiscusses strategies for providing safe careIncludes clinical pearls from radiology expertsAddresses patient care in all radiology domains and with specific patient populationsCovers vascular access issues and emergency situations