Fast facts for the ER nurse : emergency room orientation in a nutshell / Jennifer R. Buettner.

"Because ER nurses need to think fast and act fast ... Fast Facts for the ER Nurse is the only orientation guide and reference designed specifically for new ER nurses and the preceptors responsible for their orientation. The chapters provide a brief overview of equipment, treatments, and drugs...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Buettner, Jennifer R. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, [2013]
Edition:	Second edition.
Series:	Fast facts (Springer Publishing Company)
Subjects:	Emergency nursing > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Medical emergencies > Handbooks, manuals, etc. MEDICAL > Allied Health Services > Emergency Medical Services. MEDICAL > Emergency Medicine. MEDICAL > Nursing > Emergency. Emergency nursing Medical emergencies handbooks. Handbooks and manuals Handbooks and manuals. Guides et manuels.
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of Contents:

Tips on surviving ER nursing
Acid-base imbalances
Cardiovascular emergencies
Dental, ear, nose, and throat emergencies
Disaster response emergencies
Endocrine emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Gastrointestinal emergencies
Genitourinary emergencies
Geriatric emergencies
Infectious disease emergencies
Mental health emergencies
Neurological emergencies
OB/GYN emergencies
Ocular emergencies
Orthopedic and wound care emergencies
Pediatric emergencies
Respiratory emergencies
Shock and multisystem trauma emergencies
Substance abuse and toxicological emergencies
Triage
Appendices. A. Common emergency department lab values
B. Everyday emergency department medications
C. Critical IV drips
D. Abbreviations
E. 12-Lead EKGs and common dysrhythmias
F. Skills check-off sheets
Bibliography
Index.

Fast facts for the ER nurse : emergency room orientation in a nutshell / Jennifer R. Buettner.

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