Mosby's PDQ for RN - E-Book


Book Description

Find essential nursing information at a glance! Mosby's PDQ for RN: Practical, Detailed, Quick, 4th Edition is an easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide to important facts, formulas, and procedures used in the clinical setting. It offers quick access to details you need but don't usually memorize, such as signs and symptoms, medications, conversions, abbreviations, and normal/abnormal ranges for lab tests. Durable pages and spiral binding can withstand the wear and tear of daily use on the job. When in doubt, check this handy reference! - 10 tabbed, color-coded sections provide quick access to essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more. - Compact size features durable, water-resistant pages and spiral binding, making the book easy to carry and use in any clinical setting. - A focus on special populations includes separate sections on pediatric, maternity, and geriatric patients. - Emergency Care section provides guidelines for treating stroke patients, assessing trauma patients, and responding to cardiopulmonary arrest. - HIPAA- and OSHA- compliant information reflects the latest practice standards and guidelines. - Colorful charts and tables make lookup easy, and data is thorough enough for even experienced practicing nurses. - NEW! Expanded coverage addresses oxygen delivery, hypoglycemic drugs, cardiac rhythms (STEMI), seizure treatment, breath sounds, and more. - NEW assessment tools are included for pain, nutrition, and alcohol abuse. - UPDATED content reflects the latest clinical developments, screening guidelines, and drug information.




Mosby's Nursing PDQ


Book Description

Every nurse and other health care professionals have "important" reference information that they carry along with them into the clinical setting. This PDA companion software gives rapid access to hundreds of essential facts, formulas, charts, conversions, and more - all at the tap of a stylus. Each section features a rapid-reference table of contents to give instant access to topics within each section. Helpful cross-reference links to related topics are also included. Quick facts about drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, patient assessment and procedures. Includes a special section containing commonly used but rarely memorized clinical information such as formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, and more - all necessary to deliver safe and efficient nursing care. Ten sections: Procedures, Vital Signs/Pain, Assessment, Meds/IV, Labs, Emergency/ECG, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Patient Teaching, and Facts. Handy calculators such as BMI, BSA (adult and pediatric), Glasgow Coma Scale, Growth Chart Calculators, IBW, IV Infusion Rate, MAP, Metric Units Conversion, and PPF help users make key calculations quickly and easily. The CD-ROM version of this handheld software is not Mac-compatible. All Mac users must purchase the downloadable version (ISBN 0-323-02904-3). See link to this product under "Companion Products".




Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists - E-Book


Book Description

Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients. - A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables. - The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work. - User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need. - Muscle illustrations and an updated muscle chart provide quick reminders of muscle locations and actions to assist in assessment and treatment planning. - The latest nutritional information, with a chart of vitamins and minerals, helps you keep track of patients' nutritional intake. - An updated section on body mechanics with numerous color photos demonstrates correct positioning and posture to perform various strokes and techniques for more effective practice. - Updated content on pharmacology and medication helps you provide safe and effective massage with information on the most commonly used medications and their effects on pain sensation.




Mosby's PDQ for Respiratory Care - Revised Reprint


Book Description

Find critical respiratory care information fast! Comprehensive and precise, this portable guide provides rapid access to vital respiratory procedures, facts, and formulas with an emphasis on critical care. It fits easily into your pocket, and the spiral binding allows it to lie flat on any given page. Whether you use it as a clinical resource, a study tool, or a quick refresher, this full-color resource offers quick access to just the right amount of practical, must-know information - essential for boosting your confidence at the point of care. A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access to respiratory care guidelines, including assessment, arterial blood gases, EKGs, medications, and PFTs. You'll also find essential information on pulmonary diseases, equipment disinfection, and neonatal and pediatric care. Waterproof and stain-resistant pages keep your PDQ reference guide performing like new in any clinical setting. Color coded tabs feature a table of contents with page references, making it easy to quickly locate key information within each section. Full color design includes illustrations and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need. Commonly used and updated clinical information, including tables, formulas, equations, algorithms, and lab values - all necessary to deliver safe and efficient care. AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines content has been redesigned into easy-to-use, compact algorithms. The latest asthma guidelines Increased coverage of neonatal and pediatric care Expanded BLS and ACLS protocols; updated medications, therapies, and therapeutic devices; and updated ventilator modes More formulas and facts than in the previous edition




Mosby's PDQ for LPN - E-Book


Book Description

- NEW! Expanded coverage addresses oxygen delivery, hypoglycemic drugs, cardiac rhythms (STEMI), seizure treatment, breath sounds, and more. - NEW assessment tools are included for pain, nutrition, and alcohol abuse. - UPDATED content reflects the latest clinical developments, screening guidelines, and drug information.




Mosby's Nursing PDQ for LPN


Book Description

Every LPN/LVN nurse and nursing student has vital reference information that they carry along with them into the clinical setting. This pocket-sized handy reference has quick facts about vital signs and pain, drugs, geriatrics, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, patient assessment, and procedures. In addition, there is a special section containing formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, calculators, and more.




Mosby's PDQ for LPN


Book Description

Easily locate critical clinical information at a moment's notice with Mosby's PDQ for the LPN. This easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide is your rapid reference to the hundreds of important nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures you might need in the clinical setting. 10 color-coded sections break out key coverage of drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, geriatrics, patient assessment, and more. A special facts section contains additional information on essential formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations. NEW! Thoroughly updated content throughout the book places a focus on the latest information on temperature measurement techniques, IV medications and administration, burn assessment, emergency and wound care, nutrition, child development, and infection control. NEW! Greater emphasis on patient safety includes highlighted information throughout the text to address this crucial aspect of nursing care in today's health care arena. NEW! Increased focus on evidence-based guidelines for all procedures and skills ensure the information is helping you provide the best care possible. NEW! Thoroughly updated content throughout the book places a focus on the latest information on temperature measurement techniques, IV medications and administration, burn assessment, emergency and wound care, nutrition, child development, and infection control. NEW! Greater emphasis on patient safety includes highlighted information throughout the text to address this crucial aspect of nursing care in today's health care arena. NEW! Increased focus on evidence-based guidelines for all procedures and skills ensure the information is helping you provide the best care possible.




Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference - E-Book


Book Description

Developed to provide nurse clinicians with a resource for the management of adult critical care patients, Mosby's Critical Care Nursing Reference condenses the most essential information needed by nurses working in the ICU. This valuable, pocket-sized reference provides information on broad topics that apply to a variety of critically ill patients, as well as detailed information on organ diseases. Chapters are dedicated to psychosocial concerns, complementary therapies, and the unique needs of a pediatric patient in an adult ICU. Therapeutic modalities and pharmacology are both examined, with information that is useful for the student, the new nurse, and the experienced professional. - Handy size allows portability and ease of use in working conditions. - Contains both general information on patient care, as well as specific details outlining nursing procedures in a professional setting. - Organization of material presented allows for quick access of desired subject matter in critical care situations. - Allows critical care nurses to quickly assess, diagnose, and facilitate the care of patients in an ICU setting. - Clearly organized appendices allow the user to rapidly obtain frequently needed data. - The most up-to-date terminology, topics, modalities, and treatments are incorporated throughout. - New chapter on palliative care in the critical care unit has been included. - Updated information is presented regarding pain control from the World Health Organization, as well as drug incompatibilities. - Discussions have been added on such topics as cortisol level testing, new laboratory tests such as brain naturetic peptide, and therapies used in end of life.




Mosby's Respiratory Care PDQ - E-Book


Book Description

- AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines content has been redesigned into easy-to-use, compact algorithms. - The latest asthma guidelines - Increased coverage of neonatal and pediatric care - Expanded BLS and ACLS protocols; updated medications, therapies, and therapeutic devices; and updated ventilator modes - More formulas and facts than in the previous edition




Mosby's PDQ for LPN - Pageburst on VitalSource


Book Description

Exactly what you need for the clinical setting, this pocket-sized reference offers instant access to hundreds of nursing facts, formulas, lab values, and procedures. Key coverage of drugs, emergency care, pediatrics, patient teaching, obstetrics, geriatrics, patient assessment, and more is divided into 10 easy-to-use sections — each tabbed and color-coded with a rapid-reference table of contents to help you find information fast. It also features a special facts section containing essential formulas, conversion tables, and abbreviations. Spiral binding and pocket size make it handy to carry around and lay flat for reference. Tabbed sections make information easy to find and help you gain quick access to hundreds of essential facts, formulas, lab values, procedures, and more. Each section divider includes a rapid-reference table of contents so you can quickly locate the information you need within each section, plus handy cross-references to related content throughout the book. Section devoted to geriatrics contains handy information on medication, pressure ulcers, procedural changes when working with the elderly, proper use of restraints, and learning needs of older adults. Includes a collection of regularly needed clinical information such as formulas, conversions, procedures, and lab values – all necessary to deliver safe nursing care. UNIQUE! Includes a useful new bookmark/ruler with selected standard measurements. Section on emergency care includes information on basic first aid, airway management and ventilation techniques, CPR, and treatment for common medical procedures. Integrated sections on vital signs and assessment make finding information more convenient. New and expanded information on acute care for stroke patients provides you with vital information on how to react quickly in an emergency. Waterproof and stain-resistant paper allows the book to float if dropped into water and stay clean -- great for the busy and sometimes chaotic clinical setting. Includes more patient teaching resources, such as reliable websites and cancer screening recommendations.