Textbook in PDF format

Endorsed by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN)
ACCCN is the peak professional organisation representing critical care nurses in Australia
Written by leading critical care nursing clinicians, Leanne Aitken, Andrea Marshall and Wendy Chaboyer, the 4th edition of Critical Care Nursing continues to encourage and challenge critical care nurses and students to develop world-class practice and ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
The text addresses all aspects of critical care nursing and is divided into three sections: scope of practice, core components and specialty practice, providing the most recent research, data, procedures and guidelines from expert local and international critical care nursing academics and clinicians.
Alongside its strong focus on critical care nursing practice within Australia and New Zealand, the 4th edition brings a stronger emphasis on international practice and expertise to ensure students and clinicians have access to the most contemporary practice insights from around the world.
Key features
Increased emphasis on practice tips
to help nurses care for patients within critical care
Updated case studies, research vignettes and learning activities to support further learning
Highlights the role of the critical care nurse within a multidisciplinary environment and how they work together
Additional resources on Evolve
An eBook on VitalSource
Instructor resources
Case Study suggested responses
Learning Activity suggested responses
Additional Case Study answers
Image collection, including tables
Student resources
Additional Case Studies
Weblinks
Scope of critical care:
Scope of critical care practice
Systems and resources
Quality and safety
Ethical issues in critical care
Principles and practice of critical care:
Essential nursing care of the critically ill patient
Patient comfort and psychological care
Family and cultural care of the critically ill patient
Recovery and rehabilitation
Cardiovascular assessment and monitoring
Cardiovascular alterations and management
Cardiac rhythm assessment and management
Cardiac surgery and transplantation
Respiratory assessment and monitoring
Respiratory alterations and management
Ventilation and oxygenation management
Neurological assessment and monitoring
Neurological alterations and management
Support of renal function
Nutrition assessment and therapeutic management
Gastrointestinal, metabolic and liver alterations
Pathophysiology and management of shock
Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Speciality practice:
Emergency presentations
Trauma management
Resuscitation
Postanaesthesia recovery
Paediatric considerations in critical care
Pregnancy and postpartum considerations
Organ donation