AACN Advanced Critical Care Nursing (Original PDF from Publisher)

Comprehensive Critical Care Nursing: A Guide to Patient Care in Practice Settings

Authoritative Coverage from AACN Experts

AACN (Author) and Karen K. Carlson RN MN CCNS (Editor) have collaborated to create a comprehensive resource for nurses overseeing or caring for critically ill patients in various healthcare environments. Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this textbook provides the most up-to-date and reliable information available.

Critical Thinking in Action

The textbook emphasizes critical thinking as the foundation for effective critical care nursing. It promotes comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge to address serious and potentially life-threatening conditions.

Physiology and Clinical Implications

Thorough body system discussions explore advanced concepts, presenting physiology in an application-oriented format. This approach examines the clinical implications of physiological science, facilitating a deeper understanding of patient conditions.

Interpretation and Intervention

Coverage of assessment focuses on interpreting abnormal findings and linking them to diagnosis and appropriate interventions. Interdisciplinary and evidence-based perspectives guide the discussion of interventions.

Visual Clarity and Usability

Hundreds of new, full-color illustrations and design enhance the book’s usability and clarify complex concepts.

Case Studies and Review Questions

Complex, unfolding case studies are presented in all disease chapters, accompanied by review questions with comprehensive answer keys. These case studies provide real-world examples for applying concepts.

Plans of Care and Guidelines

Multidisciplinary Plans of Care offer quick access to information on common ICU conditions. Nutrition boxes provide guidelines tailored to specific illnesses, considering nutritional needs. Research-Based Practice Guidelines and Promoting Evidence-Based Practice features present the latest research-supported nursing practices for assessment and intervention.

Medications and Technology

Drug boxes highlight common critical care medications, including drug classifications, actions, dosage, and special considerations. Applying the Technology features guide nurses in utilizing the latest technology for patient care.

NIC Intervention Labels

NIC Interventions boxes list appropriate NIC intervention labels for the conditions discussed in each chapter, providing a structured approach to intervention planning.