Critical Care Nursing: the Humanised Approach

Covering the essential aspects of critical care nursing, students are asked to consider the biopsychosocial triggers of critical illness, and are walked through a number of different patient scenarios. 

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 24 December 2018
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

Tait and White's comprehensive guide to critical care nursing is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students seeking to delve into the intricate realm of this field. Covering all essential aspects of critical care, the book encourages students to explore the biopsychosocial triggers of critical illness and navigate through a range of diverse patient scenarios. In response to the Francis Report and other inquiries into healthcare standards, Tait and White adopt a humanizing approach to critical care, emphasizing the acquisition of knowledge in the domains of the head, hand, and heart. This holistic approach combines evidence-based practices, technical expertise, and ethical considerations, equipping students with the skills necessary for courses and assignments in critical care, as well as preparing them for clinical decision-making and practice. With its extensive clinical knowledge base, reinforced through detailed case studies of critically ill patients with various needs, the book offers a thorough preparation for those studying or working in critical care nursing. It is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to excel in this demanding and rewarding profession.

Weight: 476g
Dimension: 239 x 162 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473978515