Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants

Ingram, Paula

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:	0-470-51071-4 (0470510714)
ISBN-13:	978-0-470-51071-1 (9780470510711)
New Edition:	1-118-25641-7
Format:	British
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	07/09
Weight:	1.31 Lbs.
Pages:	304
Carton Quantity:	20
Subject Class:	HRP (Health Related Professions)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Nurses' Aides-Great Britain-Handbooks; Nursing Care-Methods
NLM Class:	WY 49
LC Class:	RT84
Abstract:	Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants is an accessible, easy to read guide, outlining the fundamental and core skills integral to clinical practice. Divided into three sections, the first looks at fundamental skills applicable to all staff, such as accountability, communication and record keeping. Section two explores core clinical skills for example respiratory care, pulse, blood glucose management, catheter care, and fluid balance. Section three outlines complex clinical skills that require more in-depth training and may be restricted to specialist areas of practice, such as medication, and intravenous cannulation. Each chapter follows the same easy to use structure, starting with the aims and objectives of the chapter, followed by the explanation of why the skill is performed, relevant anatomy and physiology, related aspects and terminology, how to perform the skill and common problems. Aimed primarily at healthcare assistants, this will also be a useful resource for newly qualified practitioners and students in health and social care.

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