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1 online resource (619 pages) |
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Front cover; Bailliere's Nurses' Dictionary; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Style Guide; Subentries; Cross-referencing; Translations; Abbreviations Used in this Dictionary; Drug Names; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z; Appendices; Appendices; Appendix 1; Nutrition; Protein; Carbohydrate; Fat; Vitamins; Vitamin A; Retinol; Carotene; Vitamin B Complex; Vitamin B12; Folate (folic acid -- the man-made version); Vitamin C (ascorbic acid); Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Vitamin K; Minerals; Iron; Calcium |
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PhosphorusSodium; Potassium; Artificial Nutritional Support; Indications; Artificial Nutritional Support; Enteral Nutrition; Enteral Nutrition Modalities; Oral Diet; Nutritional Supplements; Tube Feeding; Indications for Enteral Tube Feeding; Contraindications for Enteral Tube Feeding; Composition of Enteral Tube Feeds; Tube Feeding Regimen; Check Tube Position Prior to Initiating Feed; Complications of Enteral Tube Feeding; Other Tube Feeding Considerations; Feed Administration Sets; Drug Administration; Water; Home Tube Feeding; Monitoring; Parenteral Nutrition (PN) |
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Possible Indications for Parenteral NutritionRoutes Used for Parenteral Nutrition; Central Access; Peripheral Access; Composition of Parenteral Nutrition Feeds; Feeding Regimens; Glutamine; Complications; Basic Monitoring for Enteral (Tube Feeding) and Parenteral Nutrition; References/Bibliography; Useful Websites; Nutritional Management of Cardiovascular Disease; Introduction; What is a Healthy Diet?; Total Energy; Fat; Oily Fish; Cholesterol; Serum Cholesterol and Exercise; Carbohydrate; Fibre; Minerals, Vitamins and Antioxidants; Salt; Alcohol; Novel Foods; References/Bibliography |
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Nutritional Management of ObesityDefinition; Prevalence; Waist Circumference; Why Should Individuals Who are Overweight Lose Weight?; What Does Losing Weight Involve?; Practical Guidelines for Weight Loss; Prevention is Better than Cure; References; Nutritional Management of Diabetes; Nutritional Advice for People with Diabetes; Dietary Goals; Why Should People with Diabetes Reduce their Fat Intake?; Which Foods are High in Fat?; It is Important to Remember; References; Nutrition in Paediatrics; Nutrient Requirements; Infant Feeding; Nutritional Deficiencies; Obesity; Allergies |
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Chronic Diseases of ChildhoodReferences; Useful Resources; Appendix 2 Resuscitation; Introduction; Adult Cardiac Arrest; Danger; Response; Shout; Airway; Breathing; Obtain Help; Circulation; Attempt Two Ventilations; Continue Resuscitation; Adult Choking; Partial or Mild Obstruction; Complete or Severe Obstruction; Collapsed Choking Casualty; Other Situations; Obstetric Cardiac Arrest; Tracheostomy; Paediatric Cardiac Arrest; Paediatric Choking; Infants (under one year of age); Child (above one year old); Bibliography; Illustration References; Appendix 3 First Aid; Action at an Emergency |
| Summary |
This popular classic, Baillière's Nurses' Dictionary, is now in its 26th edition, and fully updated to ensure it retains its usefulness to nurses and health care workers. New entries reflect the constantly changing world of health care services. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Appendices: 1 Nutrition 2 Resuscitation 3 First Aid 4 Medicines and their Control 5 The Legal and Professional Framework of N |
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Priorities of Treatment: Patient Assessment and Primary Survey |
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Print version record |
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Nursing -- Dictionaries
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Medicine -- Dictionaries.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Dictionaries
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780702053733 |
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0702053732 |
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