Clinical Calculations: A Unified Approach (Available Titles 321 Calc!Dosage Calculations Online)
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (514 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 140185849X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Joanne M. Smith is a Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Alfred, New York. Daniels is a Professor Emeritus at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred in Alfred, New York.Loretta M
With copious reference tools, outlined injection sites for IV therapy, and unique performance criteria for evaluating nurse competency, the tradition of excellence and innovation continues.. The original is now a classic. It does this within the context of providing the core knowledge-base for dosage calculation and administration for learners of all levels and experience. The fifth edition of this trailblazer showcases its proven strengths: a clear writing style, workbook-style format, strong IV therapy content, and clinical applicability. Clinical Calculations was the first text to introduce the dimensional analysis method of calculating dosages, an approach rapidly becoming the method of choice for nurses. Critical thinking is encouraged in conjunction with memorized rules by asking learners to always consider whether their answers make sense. Chapters cover the range of practice, including systems of measurement, oral and parenteral medications, basic and advanced intravenous medications, and pediatric dosage. Just as the title suggests, this resource is the ideal tool for calculation in a clinical setting
Piggyback (IVPB) Through Infusing I.V. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1- Dimensional Analysis Chapter 2- The Metric System of Measurement Chapter 3- The Apothecaries System of Measurement Chapter 4- The Household System of Measurement Chapter 5- Conversion of Metric, Apothecaries, and Household Units Chapter 6- Calculation of Oral Medications Chapter 7- Administration of Oral Medications Chapter 8- Calculation of Parenteral Medications Chapter 9- Administration of Parenteral Medications Chapter 10- Calculations and Administration of Intravenous Medications and Solutions Chapter 11- Pediatric Dosage Chapter 12- Clinical Calculations Appendix A- Arithmetic Review Appendix B- Conversion between Celsius and Fahrenheit Temperatures Appendix C- Measuring and Recording Fluid Balance Appendix D- Dimensional An
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