Orthopaedic Nursing E-Book , 2nd Edition

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Building on the success of the first edition, this edition brings together pertinent issues related to orthopaedic and trauma nursing, exploring the implications for practice and the evidence basis for clinical decisions.This text, compiled by a team of lecturers and experienced practitioners within the field, reflects the variety of adult and paediatric clinical settings where orthopaedic and trauma nurses work, including acute wards, clinics, community hospitals, nursing homes and patients' homesThis book provides a comprehensive reference text aimed at

orthopaedic and trauma practitioners

those in or developing specialist roles in orthopaedics and trauma

undergraduate students on orthopaedic related courses

Key Features

Addresses the rationales and evidence for nursing practice, provides a sound basis for clinical decision-making based on current knowledge and understanding

An essential text focusing on nursing care and patient management, which reflects current practice at national and local levels

Comprehensive reference lists and additional reading lists provide valuable resources for readers

New to this Edition

The addition of musculoskeletal trauma enhances the orthopaedic nursing focus

New chapters on nutrition, skeletal infections, patient admission, children and adolescent care, osteoporosis, spinal cord injuries, nerve injuries, pelvic injuries, sports injuries and over use injuries

Concentration throughout the text on orthopaedics across the life-span (1E was adults only)

New diagrams to add to the excellent ones found in 1E

Companion Products

• Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 2nd Edition
• Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 2nd Edition : Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
• Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card), 2nd Edition

Readership

Orthopaedic nurses in elective and trauma units, and in community outreach teams
Rheumatology nurses
Theatre nurses
A&E nurses
Practice/district nurses

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Julia Kneale, BSc(Hons), RN, RNT, WNB219, Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Greenbank, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK