AACN procedure manual for critical care / edited by Rochelle Logston Boggs, Maribeth Wooldridge-King.

"American Association of Critical-Care Nurses."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents
Unit I The pulmonary system
1. Airway management,
2. Oxygen therapy,
3. Chest physiotherapy,
4. Ventilatory management,
5. Thoracic cavity management,
6. Special pulmonary procedures;

Unit II The cardiovascular system
7. Electrocardiographic monitoring,
8. Precordial shock,
9. Invasive vascular techniques,
10. Haemodynamic monitoring,
11. Artificial cardiac pacemakers,
12. Circulatory assist devices - control techniques,
13. Life saving techniques;

Unit III The neurologic system
14. temperature regulating devices,
15. Traction devices,
16. Intracranial pressure monitoring,
17. Special neurologic procedures;

Unit IV The gastrointestinal system
18. Management of gastrointestinal disorders,
19. Special procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal problems;
20. Stoma/fistula management;

Unit V The renal system
21. Acute haemodialysis;
22. Peritoneal dialysis;
Unit VI The musculoskeletal system
23. Pressure relieving and pressure reducing devices,
24. Immobilization casts,
25. Traction,
26. Intracompartmental pressure monitoring;
Unit VII The Hematologic System
27. Hematologic Management
Unit VIII The Integumentary system
28. Wound management,
29. Management of pressure sores,
30. Burn wound management;

Unit IX Nutritional support
31. Total perenteral nutrition,
32. Enteral nutrition;

Unit X Pharmacotherapeutics
33. Infusion devices and techniques for administration,
34. Long-term venous access devices;

Unit XI Safety
35. Infection prevention and control in the critical care unit,
36. Electrical safety,
37. Radiation safety;

Unit XII Organ procurement
Organ donation.