Books
Towards prescribing practice
Author(s)/Publisher: John McKinnon, Editor (2007) Wiley Blackwell
ISBN: 978-0470028438
Description: A comprehensive guide, embracing the perennial core principles of prescribing practice, management and leadership. The final three chapters are written from different clinical perspectives: mental health, palliative care and emergency care, providing assistance to specific areas of prescribing practice.
Accident & emergency: theory and practice
Author(s)/Publisher: John McKinnon, Editor (2007) Wiley Blackwell
ISBN: 978-0702026843
Description: New paperback edition features sections on potential problem areas such as paediatrics and treating the mentally ill patients in A&E, an A&P refresher and the latest legislation and changing care provisions.
Accident & emergency nursing
Author(s)/Publisher: Mike Walsh and Andrew Kent (2002) Butterworth Heinemann
ISBN: 075064317X
Description: The definitive up-to-date text for nursing staff in the A&E field” - expanded 4th edition focuses on clinical, evidence-based rationales for care. Also covers ENP roles.
Emergency care in the streets
Author(s)/Publisher: Nancy L Caroline (2007) Jones and Bartlett
ISBN: 978-0763750572
Description: UK version of the successful American series incorporates Joint Royal Colleges Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Guidelines and the UK philosophy of pre-hospital emergency care. At 1,742 pages it gives good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, trauma care and medical conditions.
Emergency triage
Author(s)/Publisher: Manchester Triage Group (2005) Wiley Blackwell
ISBN: 978-0727915429
Description: This is the core text for the most widely used triage system in the UK, Europe and Australia. The thoroughly revised second edition takes into account the suggestions about the triage process and changes in clinical practice since the book was first published.
Accident & emergency nursing
Author(s)/Publisher: Stuart Toulson (2003) Wiley Blackwell
ISBN: 9781861561909
Description: A comprehensive text written by practicing A&E nurses covers the clinical and practical aspects various conditions, professional issues such as triage, the role of the nurse practitioner, violence and inappropriate attendance.
Minor injuries: a clinical guide
Author(s)/Publisher: Dennis Purcell (2003) Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0443062773
Description: A comprehensive range of conditions likely to present, with clear instructions on examination, whether to treat or refer, effective treatments for most injuries and their relative merits. An essential and highly illustrated guide for nurses and NPs in minor injuries clinics, emergency departments, occupational health and the community.
Symptom sorter
Author(s)/Publisher: Keith Hopcroft and Vincent Forte (2007) Radcliffe
ISBN: 978-0443062773
Description: Concise and practical guidance includes differentials, distinguishing features, possible investigations and key points, with tips and warnings, for over 100 symptoms commonly seen. All general practitioners, especially GP trainers, GP registrars, young principals, an An invaluable ready reference for nurse practitioners and A&E nurses.
Accident & emergency x-rays made easy
Author(s)/Publisher: James Begg (2004) Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 0443073244
Description: A basic textbook for junior doctors, medical students, nurses and radiographers with insights into the legal, medical and patients' points of view on how X-rays are taken, regulated and interpreted. It emphasises the crucial importance being fully aware of the enormous scope for error.
Emergency nursing made incredibly easy!
Author(s)/Publisher: Springhouse (2006) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 978-1582554648
Description: Essential information in an enjoyable format covers patient assessment and triage, trauma, disease crises, patient/family communication and documentation as well as holistic issues of pain and end-of-life care. With light-hearted cartoons, "memory joggers" and end-of-chapter review questions.
Principles and practice of trauma nursing
Author(s)/Publisher: Rose Ann O'Shea (2005) Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-443-06405-0
Description: A practical, systematic approach to care for a wide range of trauma presentations (including pre-hospital care) and the nurse’s contribution to it. The multidisciplinary contributors are well-known experts in their fields.
Medical response to terrorism
Author(s)/Publisher: Daniel C Keyes, Editor. (2004) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 9780781749862
Description: This comprehensive reference offers a systematic format for dealing with all agents potentially used in terrorist attack (chemical, biologic, toxicologic, nuclear and explosive). A second section focuses on all-hazards preparedness for hospitals, communities, emergency medical services and the media, with a chapter on disaster simulation.
Anaphylaxis: a practical guide
Author(s)/Publisher: Philip Jevon (2004) Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0750687886
Description: Anaphylaxis can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated effectively. This small but comprehensive guide to the management of an increasingly common event is currently the only book the subject.
Sheehy's emergency nursing: principles and practice
Author(s)/Publisher: ENA and Lorene Newberry (2002) Mosby
ISBN: 978-0323016841
Description: Written by emergency nurses, the 5th edition of this American manual incorporates many new developments and changes in clinical practice, including cardiac drugs, tissue adhesives, epidemiological statistics and application of stents – plus a new chapter on preparing for acts of terrorism.
Leadership roles and management functions in nursing: theory and application
Author(s)/Publisher: Bessie L Marquis and Carol J Huston (2008) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 978-0781772464
Description: This foremost text incorporates emphasises critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making via over 200 case studies and learning exercises. Also includes web links and an instructor's CD-ROM with a testbank and PowerPoint slides.