Gastrointestinal Nursing

"This practical guide to all aspects of gastrointestinal nursing covers the treatment of a wide range of patients - from those suffering from minor and acute disorders, through chronic conditions, to those requiring major surgery and treatment for malignant disease. It summarizes the current state of knowledge in gastrointestinal nursing and provides concise, user-friendly guidelines on the management and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disorders." "Written by practising nurses and subject experts, and incorporating their years of experience, the Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing is a unique and invaluable companion for practising nurses, and for all health care professionals who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal disorders."--BOOK JACKET.

Many nurses work as specialist practitioners within several areas of gastrointestinal medicine, including inflammatory bowel disease, stoma care, nutrition, endoscopy and counselling. There has been a steady increase in nurse-led services and gastrointestinal nursing is an expanding area. This comprehensive text lays the foundation by reviewing the anatomy and physiology underlying common conditions before covering the pathophysiology of clinical features, causes, investigation and management. Underlying this approach will be the specific nursing aspects of caring for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, covering psychosocial factors and issues such as the measurement of health related quality of life.

Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract make up some of the most common illnesses experienced across the lifespan affecting individuals in infancy, childhood and adulthood. This essential guide to the gastrointestinal system will enable nurses and allied health professionals to apply principles of anatomy and physiology to clinical practice. Taking a practical and evidence-based approach, each chapter explores associated anatomy, function and abnormalities. Chapters use selected pathology and associated pathophysiology, from across the lifespan, to support understanding of how disorders can disrupt the development and function of the gastrointestinal tract. The accessible writing style and full colour illustrations make this an ideal introduction for students and professionals new to gastrointestinal care.

Nurses must deliver up-to-date, clinically effective, evidence-based care across a range of settings and develop nursing services to meet changing demands. The thoroughly revised and restructured Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing 2nd edition is tailored to provide the essential knowledge nurses need; at their fingertips when they need it. This handbook will guide the reader through the care of patients with a wide range of conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Each chapter is written in a consistent structure for ease-of-use, including symptoms, causes, investigations, and treatments. Key information is provided clearly and succinctly with tables and bullet points. Chapters cover everything from anatomy to the appropriate treatment or nursing care. It now includes new conditions including colorectal cancer, anal warts, cleft lip, and volvulus, as well as the enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Providing key summaries of common problems and essential issues, it will provide both an invaluable reference for gastrointestinal nurses, as well as a precise, targeted guide for nurses from other specialties caring for patients with GI problems.

This book is the official publication of the Society of Gastroenter-ology Nurses and Associates. This text encompasses all aspects of practice including professional issues and standards; anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the GI system; patient care using the nursing process; diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic, intravenous, and nutritional interventions; and gastro-enterologic therapies and complications. Chapters include a statement of purpose and learning objectives, case studies with related questions and suggested responses as well as terms and questions for review. The appendix includes an answer key for review questions and a complete list of the role delineations (Competencies) developed by The Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates in conjunction with Professional Examination Service (PES) and members-at-large of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. * Presents content in a functional format and appropriate language level to accommodate all levels of professionals and associates working in the field of gastroenterology. * Offers review terms and questions to reinforce key content. * Bridges theory and practice through discussion of the nursing process to prepare readers for the chapters on technical aspects of endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing. * Provides "Case Situations" followed by "Points to Think About" and "Suggested Responses" to assist readers in applying the material and evaluating their responses with the author's view. * Offers current 1997 JCAHO standards of care to include patient family education. * Offers revised 1997 Competencies that document the ability to perform essential job functions. * Provides current information on conscious sedation and recovery and discharge criteria. * Incorporates principles of managed care to recognize the impact on budget management. * Includes discussion of central venous catheters and intravenous therapy to assist with the responsibilities of patient observation and routine IV care. * Expands content of biliary stents to familiarize readers with the new types of stents on the market: wire mesh, Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS). * Examines and discusses endoscopic ultrasound and small bowel enteroscopy and pancreatic and small bowel manometry. * An official publication of the SGNA. * Text is a comprehensive resource for the certification exam to assist readers in obtaining certification. * Features a new chapter titled "Surgical Procedures" and discusses esophageal surgery, nursing considerations, gastroduodenal surgery, pancreatobiliary surgery, surgical diseases of the colon, and colorectal surgery.