Critical Care Essentials for the New ICU Nurse: A Practical Guide to Clinical Confidence and Safe Practice by Cian strachan

Description Starting in the ICU can feel overwhelming. Monitors alarm, ventilators run continuously, and patients can deteriorate quickly. For many nurses, transitioning into critical care is one of the most challenging stages of their career. Critical Care Essentials for the New ICU Nurse is a practical guide designed to help new nurses develop clinical confidence and safe practice in high-acuity environments. This book focuses on real-world ICU thinking and provides clear explanations to help nurses understand what is happening at the bedside. Inside this guide, you will learn how to: • interpret ICU monitoring and recognise important trends • understand ventilators and oxygen therapy • manage vasoactive medications safely • recognise early signs of patient deterioration • interpret ABGs and key laboratory results • prioritise care during demanding ICU shifts • communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team Read more