AACN Procedure Manual for Progressive and Critical Care - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 8th Edition
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Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by more than 100 critical care experts under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, this definitive reference represents the gold standard of care for procedures performed in progressive and critical care settings. It guides students through procedures common to the adult adult critical care environment, including those performed by advanced practice nurses, in an illustrated, step-by-step format. This edition — now in in full color — features new procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. Quick-reference tabs make it easier than ever to locate content quickly. This new edition integrates key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, and coordinates closely with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. Chapter-specific quick-links employ QR codes for instant access to high-quality online references.
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- NEW! Additional procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols.
- NEW! Full-color design with color reference tabs enhances navigation, plus full-color illustrations reinforce understanding.
- UPDATED! Key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, are integrated throughout, and content coordinates with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition.
- NEW! Chapter-specific quick-links via QR codes provide quick access to online references, which have been updated and limited to the highest-value sources.
- Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, written by more than 100 expert critical care clinicians under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, and extensively reviewed by more than 100 additional critical care experts to ensure the accuracy and currency.
- Comprehensive coverage includes all procedures commonly performed in progressive and critical care settings, including those performed by advanced practice nurses (indicated by an AP icon).
- Straightforward, step-by-step organization uses consistent headings to make following a procedure (and finding the various supporting elements) quick and easy, with bulleted lists, tables, and detailed illustrations throughout to ensure that content is easy to reference and follow.
- Rationales for all interventions in patient and family education, assessment, patient preparation, procedure, and monitoring help students understand the rationale for every step, and a level of evidence is provided when a research base exists to substantiate an intervention, giving insight into the strength of recommendations.
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- NEW! Additional procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout reflect the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols.
- NEW! Full-color design with color reference tabs enhances navigation, plus full-color illustrations reinforce understanding.
- UPDATED! Key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, are integrated throughout, and content coordinates with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition.
- NEW! Chapter-specific quick-links via QR codes provide quick access to online references, which have been updated and limited to the highest-value sources.
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Unit I PULMONARY SYSTEM
Section I Airway Management
1 Endotracheal Intubation (Perform)
2 Endotracheal Intubation (Assist)
3 Endotracheal Tube Care and Oral Care Practices for Ventilated and Nonventilated Patients
4 Extubation/Decannulation (Perform)
5 Extubation/Decannulation (Assist)
6 Laryngeal Mask Airway
7 Nasopharyngeal and Oral Airway Insertion
8 Suctioning: Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
9 Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Perform)
10 Surgical Cricothyrotomy (Assist)
11 Tracheostomy Cuff and Tube Care
Section Two: Special Pulmonary Procedures
12 Continuous End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Monitoring
13 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
14 Oxygen Saturation Monitoring With Pulse Oximetry
15 Prone Positioning for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients
Section Three: Thoracic Cavity Management
16 Autotransfusion
17 Chest Tube Placement (Perform)
18 Chest Tube Placement (Assist)
19 Chest Tube Removal (Perform)
20 Chest Tube Removal (Assist)
21 Closed Chest-Drainage System
22 Needle Thoracostomy (Perform)
23 horacentesis (Perform)
24 Thoracentesis (Assist)
25 Bronchoscopy (Perform)
26 Bronchoscopy (Assist)
Section Four: Ventilatory Management
27 Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (Through an Artificial Airway)
28 Noninvasive Ventilation
29 Manual Self-Inflating Resuscitation Bag-Valve-Mask Device
30 Weaning Mechanical Ventilation
UNIT 2: CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Section Five: Cardiac Emergencies
31 Automated External Defibrillation
32 Cardioversion
33 Defibrillation (External)
34 Emergent Open Sternotomy (Perform) and Defibrillation (Internal) (Perform)
35 Emergent Open Sternotomy and Internal Defibrillation (Assist)
36 External Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
37 Pericardiocentesis (Perform)
38 Pericardiocentesis (Assist)
Section Six: Cardiac Pacemakers
39 Atrial Electrogram
40 Atrial Overdrive Pacing (Perform)
41 Temporary Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal
42 Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator: Post-Insertion Care
43 Permanent Pacemaker (Assessing Function)
44 Temporary Transcutaneous (External) Pacing
45 Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker Insertion (Perform)
46 Temporary Transvenous and Epicardial Pacing
Section Seven: Mechanical Circulatory Assist Devices
47 Intraaortic Balloon Pump Management
48 Ventricular Assist Devices
Section Eight: Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring
49 Electrocardiographic Leads and Cardiac Monitoring
50 ST-Segment Monitoring (Continuous)
51 Twelve-Lead Electrocardiogram With Right and Left Posterior Leads
Section Nine: Hemodynamic Monitoring
52 Arterial Catheter Insertion (Perform)
53 Arterial Catheter Insertion (Assist), Care, and Removal
54 Blood Sampling From an Arterial Catheter
55 Arterial Pressure–Based Cardiac Output Monitoring
56 Central Venous/Right Atrial Pressure Monitoring
57 Blood Sampling From a Central Venous Catheter
58 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Perform)
59 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion (Assist) and Pressure Monitoring
60 Single-Pressure and Multiple-Pressure Transducer Systems
61 Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Pressure Lines, Troubleshooting
62 Blood Sampling From a Pulmonary Artery Catheter
63 Continuous Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
64 Pulmonary Artery Catheter Removal
65 Cardiac Output Measurement Techniques (Invasive)
66 Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring
67 Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Perform
68 Esophageal Cardiac Output Monitoring: Assist, Care, and Removal
Section Ten: Special Cardiac Procedures
69 Femoral Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal
70 Radial Arterial Sheath Removal
71 Pericardial Catheter Management
72 Transesophageal Echocardiography (Assist)
Section Eleven: Vascular Access and Fluid Management
73 Arterial Puncture
74 Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Perform)
75 Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Assist), Nursing Care and Removal
76 Implantable Venous Access Device: Access, Deaccess, and Care
77 Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter and Midline Catheters
78 Use of a Massive Infusion Device and a Pressure Infuser Bag
79 Intraosseous Access
UNIT 3: NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM
Section Twelve: Neurologic Monitoring
80 Peripheral Nerve Stimulation: Train-of-Four Monitoring
81 Noninvasive Brain Tissue Monitoring: Near-Infrared Cerebral Spectroscopy
82 EEG Monitoring Assist and Nursing Care
83 Signal Processed Electroencephalography
84 Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring: Insertion (Assist), Nursing Care, and Troubleshooting
85 Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring
86 Cerebral Microdialysis
87 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring, Nursing Care, Troubleshooting, and Removal
Section Thirteen: Special Neurologic Procedures
88 Lumbar Puncture (Perform)
89 Lumbar Puncture (Assist) and Nursing Care
90 Pupillometer
Section Fourteen: Traction Management
91 Cervical Traction and Stabilization
92 Pin Site and Vest Care
Section Fifteen: Pain Management
93 Epidural Catheters
94 Patient-Controlled Analgesia
UNIT 4: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
Section Sixteen: Special Gastrointestinal Procedures
95 Esophagogastric Tamponade Tube
96 Focused Abdominal Assessment With Sonography
97 Gastric Lavage in Hemorrhage and Overdose
98 Endoscopic Therapy
99 Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring
100 Nasogastric and Orogastric Tube Insertion, Nursing Care, and Removal
101 Fecal Microbiota Transplant (Perform)
102 Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS)
103 Paracentesis (Perform)
104 Paracentesis (Assist)
UNIT 5: RENAL SYSTEM
Section Seventeen: Renal Replacement
105 Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies
106 Hemodialysis
107 Peritoneal Dialysis
UNIT 6: HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM
Section Eighteen: Special Hematologic Procedures
108 Apheresis and Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (Assist)
109 Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
110 Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration (Assist)
UNIT 7: INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Section Nineteen: Burn Wound Management
111 Burn Wound Care
112 Donor-Site Care
113 Skin-Graft Care
Section Twenty: Special Integumentary Procedures
114 Intracompartmental Pressure Monitoring