Essentials for the A&E Nurse

This bestselling book has successfully prepared thousands of A&E nurses to provide safe, effective, high-quality care to their patients and is updated based on guidelines from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Stroke Association, Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, and Trauma Nurse Core Course. This guide presents the most current information on coronaviruses, medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are replete with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips. Written in bullet-point format, the guide is alphabetically organized by body system for easy access and at-a-glance viewing. All chapters list relevant materials, equipment, and drugs; each diagnosis includes a definition, causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Helpful appendices display common abbreviations and lab values, ECG rhythms, frequently used medications, and updated alphabetized skills checklists for self-examination.