AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, 6e
"This sixth edition text prepared under the auspices of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses continues its mission as a comprehensive reference presenting quick access to the abundance of information necessary for providing high-quality care to seriously ill patients. Procedures are detailed in a consistent format covering purpose, prerequisite nursing knowledge, equipment, patient and family education, and patient assessment and preparation. Procedures are described step by step, with identification and delineation of rationale, special considerations, expected and unexpected outcomes, patient monitoring, documentation, and references. Icons identify procedures that require, for example advanced skills, hand hygiene, or personal protective equipment. Charts, tables, diagrams, and illustrations are all designed to present information efficiently and well."- Book News, Inc.