All hospitals have critically ill patients, and their management depends
upon the resources available. In many low income countries, critically
ill patients may be admitted to a critical care unit; however, many are
nursed on wards due to a lack of critical care beds or simply die before
they reach the hospital.
This book provides guidance on the unique situations for nurses working
in these challenging environments, while considering ethical
decision-making, providing appropriate services, and the types of
patients admitted. Topics covered include:
- working in a resource limited environment;
- cultural awareness and international agendas;
- provision and access to healthcare services;
- ethical considerations in the context of resource limited
environments;
- best practice and knowledge regarding rehabilitation, pain management,
managing a major incident;
- relevant research concerning resource limited environments.
Critical Care Nursing in Resource Limited Environments prepares
readers to consider how best to utilise their skills and deliver safe
patient care within a resource limited context. Each easy-to-read
chapter provides core knowledge and relevant research, as well as useful
ideas and solutions, with further reading sections to signpost readers
to key international resources. This text provides practical ideas for
nurses working in critical care and defence nursing, and acute areas in
resource limited environments. It can also be used to support
educational courses and pre-deployment training for nurses hoping to
work in Global Health.
