Main description:

The only book to deliver essential knowledge specific to the needs of ENPs Edited by the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, this authoritative resource encompasses the full scope of holistic, evidence-based practice across the lifespan and serves as a comprehensive certification review for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs). The only book written specifically for this specialty practice, it delivers essential core knowledge for ENPs in all relevant programs and practice arenas.

The book's four editors, 57 authors, and 15 reviewers-all recognized leaders in the field-present the most current knowledge available in a clear and succinct format. Incorporating diversity and inclusion throughout, this resource contains all essential information needed for the provision of skilled care, including the history and development of ENP; fundamental clinical skills; management of medical emergencies, shock and trauma, and environmental emergencies; toxicology; emergency medical services and disaster preparedness; and the needs of special patient populations-all according to the most current evidence-based research and guidelines.

Key Features:

Edited and authored by the American Association of Emergency Nurse Practitioners
Provides succinct and pertinent details regarding patient management and care
Addresses complexity and the need for acuity in the ENP setting
Mirrors the AAENP Certification blueprint for use as a certification review guide
Each chapter consistently written to include learning objectives, medical screening/physical examination, diagnostic testing, medical decision making and differential diagnosis, management, and patient disposition.

Contents:

SECTION I. FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE
1: History of the Development of the ENP
Jennifer Willbeck; Sue Hoyt; Dian Dowling Evans
2: Fundamental Clinical Skills (Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult)
3: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
Lisa Leonard
4: Evidence Based Research and Publication
Jennifer Willbeck; Sue Hoyt; Dian Dowling Evans
5: Clinical Decision Making
Bradley Goettl
6: Emergency Resuscitation and Stabilization
Renee S. Holleran
7: Pain Management
Shana Metgzer
8: Leadership, Team Dynamics, and Communication
Kathleen Flarity
9: Ethics, Bioethics, and Legal Aspects of Emergency Care
Shannon M. Keating; John Jamison
10: Organ Donation
Renee S. Holleran
11: Complementary and Alternative Modalities in the ED
Renee S. Holleran
SECTION II: MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
12: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Jill Ogg-Gress; Sheila Shea; Rod Hicks
13: The Neurologic Patient
Nancy Denke
14: Thoracic/Respiratory
Virginia (Ginger) Mangold
15: Cardiovascular Medical Emergencies
Colleen Andreoni; Lori Hull-Grommesh
16: Vascular Medical Emergencies
Lori Hull-Grommesh; Colleen Andreoni
17: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum
Tiffany Andrews
18: Renal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive Conditions
Tracie Gadler; Tracy Brown
19: Metabolic and Endocrinology
Darlene Simerson; Michael Gooch
20: Immunologic and Inflammatory
Tracy Brown
21: Hematology/Oncology
Wesley Davis; Lia Ludan; Renee S. Holleran
22: Infectious Diseases
Nicole Martinez
23: Psychiatric and Mental Health Emergencies
David House
Section III: SHOCK AND TRAUMA
24: Shock: Septic, Cardiogenic, Toxic, Neurogenic, Hypovolemic
Edyta Pedlowska
25: Multisystem Trauma
Melinda Johnson
26: Head Trauma and Brain Injuries
Marisa Losaivo
27: Spinal Injuries
Jane Holston
28: Neck Injuries
Allie Taylor Gilbert; Chris Gisness
29: Abdominal Trauma
Tiffany Andrews
30: Genitourinary Trauma
Tracie Gadler; Tracy Brown
31: Peripheral Vascular Injuries
Kelley Toffoli
32: Orthopedic Injuries
Mary Cerepani; Michael Sweeney; Kristina Davis
33: Soft Tissue Injuries
Amanda Comer; Susanna Rudy; Audrey Snyder
SECTION IV: ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES
34: Frostbite and Nonfreezing Cold Injuries
Amy Bigham, Renee S. Holleran
35: Heat Illness
Tracy Brown
36: Lightning and Electrical Injuries
David House; Alex Wrynn
37: Scuba Diving and Dysbarism
Jasmine Johnson
38: High-Altitude Medicine
Jasmine Johnson
39: Drowning Injuries
Marisa Losaivo
40: Radiation Injuries
Allen McCullough
SECTION V: TOXICOLOGY, OVERDOSE MANAGEMENT, SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
41: Approach to the Poisoned Patient
Michael Gooch; Vicki Bacidore
42: Toxicology
Michael Gooch
43: Other Toxins
Michael Gooch
44: Substance Use Disorder
Renee Holleran
SECTION VI: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
45: Emergency Medical Services
Ron Meador
46: Patient Transfer and Transport
Ron Meador
47: Crisis and Disaster Management
Eric Roberts
48: Chemical and Biological Weapons
Melanie Hallman
SECTION VII: SPECIAL PATIENT POPULATIONS
49: Pregnant Patient
Tracy Brown
50: Pediatric Patient
Laura Kneusting
51: Geriatric Patient
Renee Holleran
52: Rural/Austere Patient Population
John Jamison
53: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Patients in the ED
Rick Ramirez
54: Vulnerable Populations in the Emergency Setting
Melanie Hallman; Lee Hart; Patricia Speck
55: Victims of Violence
Kathy Jordan