Book Description
This book offers a practical, systematic approach to care for a wide range of trauma presentations. It encompasses the whole range of trauma care (including pre-hospital care) and the nurse’s contribution. Chapters are included on the relevant biosciences which are easy to understand and will appeal to all levels of nurse who want to expand their underpinning knowledge. As well as the basic science dimensions of trauma nursing, it also addresses the clinical and psychosocial psychological elements. and offers a structured approach to the management of those who have fallen victim to trauma. Research evidence is used throughout to support the text. The team of multidisciplinary contributors are well-known experts in their fields. Principles and Practice of Trauma Nursing will be a major asset to any nurse working or studying in this varied and exciting field. · This is the first wide-ranging UK based text which will be relevant to UK settings· The multidisciplinary approach makes it highly relevant to current practice and will appeal to a wide audience· Encompasses the whole range of trauma care - many texts focus on in-hospital care only.· Key learning points emphasized to focus reader’s attention and encourage learning· Structured format enables information to be found more readily and makes the book more user-friendly· The wide range of expert contributors make it a credible and authoritative text· Appropriate references/recommended further reading sources will further develop knowledge and learning.
About the author
Rose Ann O'Shea, MN, BN, RN, DipIMC RCS(Ed), DPSN, PGCE, RNT, Consultant Nurse, Emergency Care, Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
