Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients

Initial Management of Acute Medical Patients is aclinically focused, practical and contemporary guide for assessingand managing patients with acute medical conditions. Suitable forall nurses and healthcare practitioners in medical assessment unitsand medical wards, as well as A&E staff, it uses a structuredapproach based on common presenting features and focuses on thefirst 24 hours of the patient's hospital stay. It draws on a widerange of supporting evidence and also provides sources for furtherreading.Key features:* Written predominantly by nurses for nurses, thistext is also suitable for a range of healthcare professionals,including paramedics and nurse practitioners, and anybody workingin an acute care environment, including primary care assessmentunits, clinical decision units and intermediatecare* Designed as a quick reference text for use in clinicalpractice* Extensively referenced throughout, thus increasing its appealto practitioners at all stages of their careers and to those whoare undertaking further study* Devotes two entire chapters to assessing and meeting the acutecare needs of vulnerable adults (i.e. older adults, those withmental health needs, and those with learning disabilities), anddiscussing best practice in dealing with sudden death* Each chapter offers clear, concise and down-to-earthinformation based on a common presenting symptom and providespractical advice, supported by best evidence and the most up todate clinical guidelines* Fully updated and extensively expanded to include recentguidelines and procedures