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From the experts at AACN, comes the definitive resource on administering quality nursing care to critically ill patients. Organized by body system and written in a concise outline format for ease of use, it covers basic to advanced nursing care with an emphasis on clinical practice. It is also an important preparation resource for critical care nursing certification.

New to this Edition:
• A new chapter on professional care, ethical practice, and the AACN Synergy Model.
• A new chapter on Critical Care Patients with Special Needs, including bariatric, geriatric, highrisk obstetric, pediatric
(in an adult ICU or stepdown unit), and sedated patients, and those requiring intrafacility or interfacility transport.
• New content on chest tubes, liver transplanation for acute liver failure, spirituality, and spiritual aspects of care.
• AHRQ evidence-based practice guidelines.

Chapters: Professional Caring and Ethical Practice, Pulmonary System, Cardiovascular System, Neurologic System, Renal System, Endocrine System, Hematologic and Immunologic Systems, Gastrointestinal System, Multisystem, Psychosocial Aspects of Critical Care, and Critical Care Patients with Special Needs.

Contents
1. Professional Caring and Ethical Practice NEW!
2. The Pulmonary System
3. The Cardiovascular System
4. The Neurologic System
5. The Renal System
6. The Endocrine System
7. Hematologic and Immunologic Systems
8. The Gastrointestinal System
9. Multisystem
10. Psychosocial Aspects of Critical Care
11. Critical Care Patients with Special Needs NEW!