This comprehensive textbook is aimed at both the qualified or trainee nurse who has specialised, or is thinking of specialising, in accident and emergency care. The authors and editors are all experienced nurses and nurse-educators who aim to provide easy to read, and easy to find information about procedures, conditions and nursing skills. Contributors
vii
Preface
ix
The nature of emergency nursing
1(8)
Ruth Endacott
Care of the emergency patient - frameworks for nursing assessment and management
9(18)
Gary Jones
Emergency care of the child and adolescent
27(20)
Suzanne Knight
Robert Crouch
Emergency care of the adult
47(28)
Ruth Endacott
Emergency care of the older person
75(16)
Robert Crouch
Mental health
91(14)
Elizabeth Whelan
Major trauma management
105(30)
Maureen O'Reilly
Emergency care of the person with minor injury and minor illness
135(18)
Gary Jones
Major disasters and major incidents
153(18)
Mike Hayward
Index
171
