Covering basic to advanced critical care concepts, this easy-to-use, evidence-based resource provides an essential foundation for the nursing care of critically ill patients. It is the ideal reference for nurses beginning their critical care experience as well as experienced nurses who may use the book as a user-friendly resource for both essential and advanced concepts. ECG rhythm interpretation and treatment and pharmacology also make it an excellent resource for progressive care nurses.

Features:

• Ideal for critical care and progressive care orientation programs
• Incorporates AACN Protocols for Practice
• Builds on essential knowledge to more advanced concepts
• Provides excellent foundation for CCRN certification exam
• Includes ACLS™ algorithms, critical care drug tables, cardiac rhythm
  characteristics and treatment guides, troubleshooting guides for
  hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management, as well as other useful
  critical care protocols and guidelines.
• Endorsed by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

Marianne Chulay, RN, DNSc, FAAN
Consultant, Critical Care Nursing and Clinical Research
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Suzanne M. Burns, RN, MSN, RRT, ACNP, CCRN, FAAN, FCCM
Professor of Nursing, Acute and Specialty Care
School of Nursing
Advanced Practice Nurse Level 2, Medicine/Medical Intensive Care Unit
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, Virginia