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critical care. Special patient populationsdiscussed include the immediate post-operative period, critically ill pregnantpatients, pediatric patients in the adultcritical care unit, critically ill patientswith neuropsychiatric disorders orchemical dependency, oncologicemergencies, and end-of-life care.There are 2 additional chapters in thisunit that are particularly timely: caringfor critically ill elderly patients andcaring for bariatric patients.

Readers will appreciate severalunique features of this book. Nutritionboxes related to specific physiologicprocesses provide the reader with keyinformation to consider when planningand implementing care. Numerouscase studies are woven throughoutthe chapters and present key patientassessment findings and diagnosticdata. Authors then use decision pointquestions to guide the reader towarddetermining what other informationshould be considered or what actionshould be taken.

Pharmacologic implications arepresented using medication tables thatare positioned within the content toprovide a concise overview of theactions, indications, dosages and special considerations related to theadministration of the drug(s). Othertables include multidisciplinary plansof care that use a problem-basedapproach related to the body systemor disease process involved. Thesetables enforce the importance of col-laboration with other members of thehealth care team and aid the readerin determining appropriate choicesfor care. In addition to many full colorillustrations, the Evolve Web site forthe book provides updates, selected

appropriate multidisciplinary, evi-dence-based plan of care for a specificpatient population. The authors focusthe assessment portion of the nursingprocess on recognition of abnormalresults from diagnostic tests andpotentially life-threatening complica-tions, resulting in the application ofcontent in a practical manner.

The first unit of the book deals withthe current critical care environment,discussing caring for patients in non-traditional settings or for patients withcomorbid conditions that require spe-cialized knowledge. The AACN SynergyModel and the Healthy Work Environ-ment Standards are presented alongwith critical elements related to eachstandard. An overview of the conceptsof pain and sedation is also presented,in which different types of pain arediscussed and therapies include notonly medications, but also nonphar-macologic interventions.

The second unit also gives the readerimportant information related to con-cepts applicable to a variety of criticalcare patients. Chapters in this unit arededicated to symptom management,application of nutrition, thermoregula-tion, and caring for families of criticallyill patients. Chapter 9 provides keyinformation on topics such as rapidresponse teams, central catheter blood-stream infections, ventilator-associatedpneumonia, and stress-related erosivesyndrome, using an evidence-basedapproach to improving outcomesthrough prophylaxis.

Units 3 to 11 thoroughly discusseach separate body system ending withmultisystem disorders. The final unitaddresses unique patient populationsthat may not often be associated with

Advanced CriticalCare NursingKaren K. Carlson, ed. St. Louis, MO: Saun-

ders Elsevier; 2009. Hardcover; 1597 pages.

ISBN-13: 978-1416032199

Reviewed from an academic perspective by Lori Hendrickx, RN,

EdD, CCRN, and from a clinical per-spective by Karen Cuipylo, RN, MS,

CCRN, CCNS

The comprehensive resourceAdvanced Critical Care Nursing,produced by the American

Association of Critical-Care Nurses(AACN), provides a systematic approachto the science of critical care nursing.The book is authored by expert criticalcare nurses and specialists from appli-cable disciplines. Each topic area focuseson caring for patients using a criticalthinking process, guiding the readerthrough the application of anatomy,pathophysiology, and pharmacologyand providing an understanding of the

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http://ccn.aacnjournals.org CRITICALCARENURSE Vol 28, No. 5, OCTOBER 2008 89

Tine Hansen-Turton, Susan Sherman, Vernice

Ferguson. Indianapolis, IN: Sigma Theta

Tau International. Paperback; 206 pages;

$29.95. ISBN-13: 978-1930538696

The conversations inside Conver-sations With Leaders all started witha simple desire to bring leadershipprinciples and lessons to a smallgathering of inner city Philadelphiacommunity health professionals. Overthe years, local and international lead-ers added their voices, strengtheningthe gatherings in size and might. Thisbook represents 22 conversations withleaders including Afaf Meleis, TerryFulmer, Jean Watson, and otherswho generously share their personaland professional experiences. In clearand frank fashion, each one offersthe unique wisdom earned by thesweat equity that is the foundationfor all achievement. CCN

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offers up one that ensures universalcoverage. Replacing employer healthcare with an affordable standard set ofindividual benefits, Americans couldhave the secondary gains of higherwages and job flexibility. Emanuel’splan would save money while provid-ing superior quality and coordinatedcare with reliable oversight. Health-care, Guaranteed offers the toolsnecessary to revitalize the health caresystem for the benefit of all.

The EmotionalIntelligence Quick BookTravis Bradberry,

Jean Greaves. Fireside.

Hardcover; 175 pages;

$19.95. ISBN-13:

9780743273268

In today’s fast-paced world ofcompetitive workplaces and chaoticpersonal lives, everyone is searchingfor effective tools that make sched-ules, behaviors, and relationships moremanageable. The Emotional Intelli-gence Quick Book shows how under-standing and utilizing emotionalintelligence can be the key to exceed-ing goals and achieving one’s fullestpotential. The authors combine theirlatest EI research with a quick, easy-to-use format and cut-to-the-chaseinformation to demonstrate how this“other kind of smart” can decreasestress and increase productivity byunderstanding our emotions as theyhappen so we can interact positivelywith others.

ConversationsWith Leaders:Frank Talk FromNurses (and Others) on the Front Lines of Leadership

AACN procedures, and additionalanimations. In addition, there are manyillustrations and tables that provideclarity and colorfully explain the con-cepts being discussed.

The approach to research utilizationis also unique. First, a clinical issue ispresented and current research is pre-sented relative to the issue. Applicationof the results is discussed and eachclinical issue is then followed by infor-mation about the need for furtherstudy. This method is a clear and con-cise way to make research understand-able and applicable for the practicingnurse.

Advanced Critical Care Nursing isa timely and comprehensive resourcewritten by expert clinicians; it is avaluable tool for the care of criticallyill patients. Each chapter is well writtenand easy to follow, and the authorsshow an excellent command of thecontent. This book should be availablein every critical care unit library.

Lori Hendrickx is an associate professorat South Dakota State University of Nursingin Brookings, SD.

Karen Cuipylo is a critical care clinicalnurse specialist at Winchester Hospital, inWinchester, MA.

Healthcare, Guaranteed: A Simple, Secure Solutionfor AmericaEzekiel J. Emanuel.

New York, NY:

PublicAffairs; 2008. Paperback; 219

pages; $14.95. ISBN: 978-1-58648-662-4

The cost of American healthcarehas skyrocketed to $2.1 trillion peryear while outcomes remain mediocreand 47 million people have no healthinsurance. Emanuel’s comprehensiveGuaranteed Healthcare Access Plan

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