Publisher's Synopsis
This pocket guide is a hands-on reference for those who care for the critically ill. "Pocket Guide to Critical Care Monitoring" covers both noninvasive and invasive methods of assessing tissue perfusion as well as intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring.;Features of the book include coverage of the most commonly used monitoring tools in critical care nursing, including all major types of haemodynamic monitoring, pulse oximetry and intracranial pressure monitoring, capnography and maintenance of cerebral perfusion pressure; descriptions of troubleshooting techniques for problems with equipment, invasive lines, or the patient; and practical information on relating hemodynamic monitoring to clinical findings when assessing patients. The book is aimed at trained and student critical care nurses.
