Trauma nursing : from resuscitation through rehabilitation.

4th ed. / [edited by] Karen A. McQuillan, Mary Beth Flynn Makic, Eileen Whalen.

Evolution of the trauma cycle -- Economic and administrative issues in trauma care -- Performance improvement and patient safety in trauma care -- Ethics in trauma nursing -- Legal concerns in trauma nursing -- Injury prevention -- Prehospital care of the trauma patient -- Trauma in rural areas -- Mass casualty incidents -- Nursing practice through the cycle of trauma -- Rehabilitation of the trauma patient -- Mechanism of injury -- Shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome -- Initial management of traumatic shock -- Infection and infection control -- Wound healing and soft tissue injuries -- Metabolic and nutritional management of the trauma patient -- Analgesia, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade in the trauma patient -- Psychosocial impact of trauma -- Traumatic brain injuries -- Maxillofacial injuries -- Ocular injuries -- Spinal cord injuries -- Thoracic injuries -- Abdominal injuries -- Genitourinary injuries and renal management -- Musculoskeletal injuries -- The pregnant trauma patient -- Pediatric trauma -- Trauma in the elderly -- Trauma in the bariatric patient -- Burn injuries -- Substance abuse and trauma care -- The organ and tissue donor.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Using the unique cycles of trauma framework, the 4th edition of this classic and highly acclaimed resource is thoroughly updated to bring you comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research findings and current issues, trends, and controversies in trauma nursing. Detailed information guides you through all phases of care – from preventive care and the time of injury to the resuscitative, operative, critical, intermediate, and rehabilitative stages. Timely discussions on emerging topics such as mass casualty and rural trauma/telemedicine keep you up to date with the latest developments in the field. This practical, evidence-based reference is the most complete resource available for both novice and experienced trauma nurses working in a variety of care settings.