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Synopsis
This text provides key information for
developing an understanding of the concepts of intravenous conscious
sedation. Detailed sections include: basic concepts of medications;
administration techniques; potential complications and emergencies;
monitoring parameters; developing a credential programm; legal
implications; and patient discharge. The book is designed with
practical implementations to the clinical setting, including useful
information such as sample documentation forms, learner feedback and
question and answer sections.
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Diana Sullivan
This is a guide for the care of patients receiving intravenous
conscious sedation, an educational topic in high demand in
today's healthcare environment. The purpose is to provide a safe
standard of care for the patient receiving conscious
sedation/analgesia. As the demand for short-term therapeutic,
diagnostic, and outpatient surgeries increases, the demand for
the number of care providers is also increasing. An educational
deficit goes hand in hand with this increased demand. The
author's educational objectives for the book are met. The book
is intended for the registered nurse who is responsible for
managing the care of the patient receiving conscious sedation.
The author also includes a chapter appropriate to administrators
considering the development of a conscious sedation program of
care. The author is one of the leading authorities on
sedation/pain management. The illustrations are clear and
concise. They effectively illustrate the concept under
discussion. All references are current. Multiple charts and
tables illustrate similarities and differences in standards of
care and practice modalities. The timing of this publication is
ideal. The rapidly expanding practice arena has left an
educational deficit for RN caregivers. This publication does an
outstanding job of presenting a need for standardization of care
for this patient population. The book then presents a nationally
and professionally justified safe standard of care. The
scientific support for the standard of care is presented in an
easily understood manner. The book is a great introduction for
RNs beginning in this field of practice as well as a thorough
review for experienced practitioners.
Doody Review Services
Reviewer: Diana Sullivan, RN, MSN, CNOR (Indiana
University Medical Center)
Description: This is a guide for the care of patients
receiving intravenous conscious sedation, an educational topic
in high demand in today's healthcare environment.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a safe standard of
care for the patient receiving conscious sedation/analgesia. As
the demand for short-term therapeutic, diagnostic, and
outpatient surgeries increases, the demand for the number of
care providers is also increasing. An educational deficit goes
hand in hand with this increased demand. The author's
educational objectives for the book are met.
Audience: The book is intended for the registered nurse
who is responsible for managing the care of the patient
receiving conscious sedation. The author also includes a chapter
appropriate to administrators considering the development of a
conscious sedation program of care. The author is one of the
leading authorities on sedation/pain management.
Features: The illustrations are clear and concise. They
effectively illustrate the concept under discussion. All
references are current. Multiple charts and tables illustrate
similarities and differences in standards of care and practice
modalities.
Assessment: The timing of this publication is ideal. The
rapidly expanding practice arena has left an educational deficit
for RN caregivers. This publication does an outstanding job of
presenting a need for standardization of care for this patient
population. The book then presents a nationally and
professionally justified safe standard of care. The scientific
support for the standard of care is presented in an easily
understood manner. The book is a great introduction for RNs
beginning in this field of practice as well as a thorough review
for experienced practitioners.
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