Neuroscience Nursing Evidence-Based Theory and Practice
by Woodward, Sue; Mestecky, Ann-marieEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2011-01-31
Publisher(s): Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary
"Superior... An important resource for nurses"Shanne McNamara, Vice President, British Association of Neuroscience NursesNeuroscience Nursing is a comprehensive, practical text that reflects both the richness and the diversity of contemporary neuroscience nursing. This important new text aims to inform the practice of neuroscience nursing through the report of current research, best available evidence, policy and education.This important new book is divided into several sections exploring: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system; assessment, interpretation and management of specific problems in the neurological patient; neurological investigations and neurosurgical procedures; management of patients with intracranial disorders; and management of patients with long-term conditions. It also explores the underpinning concepts of neuroscience care, including its history and development, and legal and ethical issues. Uniquely, this text also includes patients' perspectives of living with a variety of neurological conditions.Key features: The first evidence-based UK neuroscience textbook for nurses Extensive full colour illustrations throughout Applicable to a wide variety of settings including prevention, primary care, acute and critical care, rehabilitation and palliative care Contributions from nurse specialists, nurse consultants, academics and subject experts from throughout the UK
Author Biography
Sue Woodward is a Lecturer in Nursing and Nursing Research Fellow at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Anne-Marie Mestecky is a Lecturer in Critical Care Nursing at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King’s College London. She is on the editorial board for the British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, and the Pan London Neuroscience Nursing benchmark group.
Table of Contents
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System | |
| Cells of the CNS and How They Communicate | |
| The Structural and Biochemical Defences of the CNS | |
| The Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain | |
| The Spinal Cord | |
| The Autonomic Nervous System | |
| Intracranial Physiology | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Specific Problems in the Neurological Patient | |
| Assessment and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Consciousness | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Cognition | |
| Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviour | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Perceptual, Motor and Sensory Function | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Speech & Swallowing | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Cranial Nerve Dysfunction | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Cardiovascular Status in the Neurological Patient | |
| Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Respiratory Function in the Neurological Patients | |
| Assessment and Management of Fluid, Electrolytes and Nutrition in the Neurological Patient | |
| Assessment and Management of Pain | |
| Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Problems | |
| Neurological Investigations and Neurosurgical Procedures | |
| Neurological Investigations | |
| Common Neurosurgical Procedures | |
| Management of Patients with Intracranial Disorders and Disease | |
| Management of Patients with Intracranial Tumours | |
| Management of Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack | |
| Management of Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations | |
| Management of Patients with CNS Infections | |
| Management of Patients with Hydrocephalus | |
| Management of Patients with Long-term Conditions | |
| Management of Patients with Common Movement Disorders | |
| Management of Patients with Motor Neurone Disease | |
| Management of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis | |
| Management of Patients with Dementias | |
| Management of Patients with Epilepsy | |
| Management of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis | |
| Management of Patients following Head and Spinal Trauma | |
| Management of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury | |
| Management of Patients with Spinal Injury | |
| Management of Patients with Neuropathies and Spinal Disorders and Disease | |
| Management of Patients with Disorders of the Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord | |
| Management of Patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Other Peripheral Neuropathies | |
| Fundamental Concepts of Neuroscience Nursing | |
| Ethical And Legal Issues | |
| The History and Development of Neuroscience Nursing | |
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