Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures
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The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures is classic textbook for nurses at all stages of their careers. It acts as an excellent resource on quality care, and provides the lastest evidence-based procedures for patient-focused nursing practice.The fifth edition continues the high standards set by the first four editions and builds upon previous work. Clinical procedures are placed within a holistic framework that is crucial to high quality patient care. New chapters and procedures have been included and others have been expanded to encompass the continuing developments in nursing practice. New chapters include Spinal Cord Compression, Gene Therapy, and Haematological Procedures. The diverse range of clinical procedures from previous editions have also been extensively revised to include the most up-to-date reference material. Within each procedure the guidelines detail the recommended course of action at each stage, including the rationale for undertaking specific activities. Nursing care plans also identify and demonstrate protential problems, causes and solutions.Key features:*Evidence-base procedures*Designed for novice and expert nurses*Supports the aspects of care that are fundamental to Clinical Governance*Contains alphabetical Quick Reference for guidelines*Clear illustrations*All procedures are accompanied by reference material and detailed guidelines*Nursing plans are included in many chaptersThe fifth edition of the Manual is also available on CD for intranet installation. It is available on a site license basis and not for individual purchase. For more details contact Blackwell Science at tel. 01865206126.
1 The context of nursing2 Assessment and the process of care3 Communication4 Aseptic technique5 Barrier nursing : nursing the infections or immunosuppressed patient6 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation7 Discharge planning8 Drug administration : general principles9 Drug administration : delivery (infusion devices)10 Elimination : bladder lavage and irrigation11 Elimination : bowel care12 Elimination : stoma care13 Elimination : urinary14 Intrapleural drainage15 Last offices16 Lumbar puncture17 Nutritional support18 Observations19 Observations : neurological20 Pain management and assessment21 Pain management : epidural and intrathecal analgesia22 Perioperative care23 Personal hygiene : eye care24 Personal hygiene : mouth care25 Personal hygiene : skin care26 Positioning27 Respiratory therapy28 Specimen collection for microbiological analysis29 Tracheostomy and laryngectomy care30 Transfusion of blood and blood products31 The unconscious patient32 Venepuncture33 Violence : prevention and management34 Wound managementApp. 1 The Code : standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwivesApp. 2 Contributors to previous editionsApp. 3 Multiple choice answersIndex
