The third edition of Fast Facts for Critical Care Nurses provides a concise, evidence-based reference for navigating the challenges of critical care. Designed for new graduates transitioning into critical care and experienced nurses seeking a refresher, this resource offers quick insights into the most common diagnoses, their causes, signs and symptoms, and interventions. Organized by body systems, it covers foundational topics like documentation, certifications, and self-care, alongside updated content on COVID-19, ECMO, and other life-sustaining technologies to support nurses in delivering exceptional care. New to the Third Edition: Updated content on COVID-19 critical care, ECMO, and bundled sepsis care approaches Expanded chapters on pathophysiology and advanced treatment modalities New focus on self-care strategies for nurses in demanding environments Comprehensive overview of transplant, trauma, and burn care Latest evidence-based standards and guidelines Key Features: Quick-reference format for busy ICU settings Includes tables, "Fast Fact" boxes, and lab values for easy access Provides patient- and family-centered care guidance
Dina McDade Hewett, Ph.D., RN, MSN, JM, CCRN (Alumnus), received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Brenau University in 1988, her Master of Science in nursing from Georgia Southern in 1995, and her Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Georgia in 1999. She recently completed a JM in law from Liberty University. She has worked as a cardiothoracic critical care nurse for over 15 years and in hospital administration and higher education for 20 years. Dr. Hewett is currently the Regional Vice President - Campus Operations at Chamberlain University.
Preface Acknowledgements Section I: Foundational Issues in Critical Care Nursing Chapter 1. The Critical Care Environment Chapter 2. The Electronic Medical Record and Documentation Chapter 3. Specialty Certification Chapter 4. Nurse Self Care and Wellness Section II: Critical Care by Body System Chapter 5. Neurological Critical Care Chapter 6. Respiratory Critical Care Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Critical Care Chapter 8. Shock and Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome Chapter 9. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Critical Care Chapter 11. Endocrine Critical Care Chapter 12. Renal Critical Care Chapter 13. Trauma Critical Care Chapter 14. Transplant Critical Care Chapter 15. Burn and Integument Critical Care Chapter 16. COVID-19 Critical Care Section III: Patient- and Family-Centered Care Chapter 17. Withdrawal of Treatment and Terminal Extubation Chapter 18. Palliative Care in the ICU Chapter 19. Organ Donation Appendix A - Lab Values Appendix B - Hemodynamic Parameters Appendix C - Common Critical Care Intravenous Medications Appendix D - Basic EKG Rhythm Examples Appendix E - Respiratory and Ventilator Terminology Appendix F - Abbreviations
