Resources

Clinical guidelines, educational materials, and useful links for critical care nursing professionals.

Clinical Guidelines

Evidence-based clinical guidelines to support critical care nursing practice.

Critical Care Nursing Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for critical care nursing practice covering patient assessment, monitoring, and intervention standards.

Cardiac Care Standards

Standards for cardiac care nursing including ECG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and emergency response protocols.

Respiratory Care Protocols

Protocols and best practices for respiratory care including ventilation management and airway support.

Disaster Management

Resources for disaster preparedness and response in critical care settings.

Disaster Management Resources

Access resources to help prepare for and respond to disasters and mass casualty incidents in critical care environments.

  • Emergency preparedness planning
  • Mass casualty response protocols
  • Resource management guidelines
  • Staff training and readiness

Disaster Management Resources

Sepsis Materials

Education and resources for sepsis recognition and management.

Sepsis Recognition

Tools and guidelines for early recognition of sepsis signs and symptoms in critical care patients.

Treatment Protocols

Evidence-based treatment protocols including the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines.

Education Materials

Educational resources for training healthcare professionals in sepsis management.

COMHON Index

The COMHON (COnsciousness, Motor response, Hemodynamic status, O2 saturation, Numeric ventilation) Index is a valuable tool for patient assessment in critical care.

Learn More About COMHON Index

eBook Resources

International Best Practices in Critical Care Nursing 3rd Edition — a foundational resource for critical care nursing practice.

International Best Practices in Critical Care Nursing 3rd Edition

Editor: Sandra Goldsworthy PhD, RN, CNCC(C), CMSN(C), CCSNE

This online resource text provides foundational best practices in critical care nursing within the international context. Each of the chapters were written by experienced critical care nurses for nurses and covers essential topics in critical care nursing such as: patient safety, arrhythmia interpretation and emergency cardiac care, shock, recognition and management of the deteriorating patient, family centered care and much more.

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eBook · Table of Contents
Cover Page & Table of Contents
Front matter and the complete table of contents of the 3rd edition.
eBook · Chapter 1
Arrhythmias and Cardiac Emergencies
Sandra Goldsworthy, David Waters
eBook · Chapter 2
Acute and Critical Stroke Care
Skye Coote, Anne W. Alexandrov
eBook · Chapter 3
Recognizing and Managing the Clinically Deteriorating Patient
The role of Rapid Response Systems, Rapid Response Teams, and Rapid Response Nurses — Duncan Smith, Ged Williams, Laura Alberto
eBook · Chapter 4
Critical Care Nursing’s Role in Prevention of Harm
Going back to the fundamental nursing care with evidence — JoAnne Phillips, Kathleen Vollman, Jessica Schmidt

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