Product Description

Written by expert emergency nurses across the country, EMERGENCY NURSING PROCEDURES, 4th Edition includes 193 step-by-step emergency procedures, including four new procedures - umbilical vessel cannulation, pelvic splinting, peripheral nerve stimulator (twitch monitoring), and methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy. Detailed illustrations visually reinforce techniques and clearly show steps to procedures - making this handbook an essential and comprehensive resource for any emergency professional.

• Includes pediatric and geriatric information, with procedures when appropriate, to help you treat these specialized patient populations.
• Consistent format and handy, portable size make this handbook ideal for everyday quick reference.
• Emphasis on research-based practice helps you provide the best care possible according to the latest evidence.
• Focused on the most essential, practical information, this handbook provides all the information you'll need on a day-to-day basis.

• Introduction includes The Joint Commission's latest patient safety requirements related to emergency procedures.
• Thoroughly updated content reflects changes in practice to keep you up-to-date on emergency care guidelines.
• Four procedures have been added: umbilical vessel cannulation, pelvic splinting, peripheral nerve stimulator (twitch monitoring), and methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy.
• Redesigned index allows for easy access and retrieval of information - perfect for the fast-paced emergency environment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #298057 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 976 pages

Review
Review of the last edition: "Filled with essential information. The systematic arrangement follows the ABCs of nursing and includes every procedural technique imaginable. Highly recommend." -Journal of Emergency Nursing

About the Author
Jean A. Proehl, RN, MN, CEN, CCRN, Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Customer Reviews

Emergency Nursing Procedures by Proehl
This is an excellent reference book. All the nurses in the ER use it and recommend it to our students. Very accurate pictures with detailed explanations and easy to understand procedural directions. A must have for all ED nurses.

Emergency Nursing Procedures
Great review for procedures that have not been done in awhile. As a traveler, it is always a good reference and easy to read up in seconds.

Nursing Reveiw
I am a RN in the Emergency room at a major hospital. This book is an asset.