Dorrie K. Fontaine, Patricia Gonce Morton
Essentials of Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach is a vital resource for nursing students, critical care nurses, and healthcare professionals working in intensive and high-dependency care units. This book combines core critical care nursing principles with a holistic framework that addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of critically ill patients.
The text covers essential topics such as patient assessment, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, pain management, infection prevention, emergency interventions, and ethical decision-making in critical care settings. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and compassionate care.
Designed for both academic learning and clinical application, this book supports nurses in delivering safe, effective, and patient-focused care in complex and fast-paced critical care environments. Essentials of Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach serves as a practical guide and a foundational reference for excellence in critical care nursing practice.
Language
English
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Year Published
2012
Categories
Nursing