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Bedside Nursing Techniques in Medicine and Surgery
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THE RESEARCH PROCESS IN NURSING, by David J. Fox, Ph.D., and Ruth L. Kelly, R.N., Ed. D., Appleton-Century-Crofts, Division of Meredith Publishing Co., New York, 1967, 611 pages. Price $12.95. This collection of general readings on nursing research is a special kind of reference book. From the available articles and reports on nursing research, the authors have selected the readings which they feel best exemplify the important areas of content in nursing research and give the best introduction. They have shown the developmental picture of progress over the past ten years and have presented the emerging trends. A profession needs references which examine the field of research as a whole or evaluate specific areas. If the professional nurse is to utilize the findings of research in the practice of nursing and develop skills in evaluating the quality of research, she must be aware of the areas of nursing being studied. This book presents readings which provide an overview of, and exemplify trends in research in nursing, nursing education, nursing service, and clinical practice. It also is an illustrative supplement to Fundamentals of Research in Nursing by the same author. Studies reported in this book have pre-
October 1968
viously been published and should serve as a useful reference throughout the entire educational program, whether it be the undergraduate nursing students, graduate students, or professional nurses. The authors have used discrimination in the selection of material and logic in their method of presentation. General references on nursing research are still few in number, and this text is a welcome addition.
LEONAM. FISHER, R.N. Portland, Oregon BEDSIDE NURSING TECHNIQUES IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY, by Audrey Latshaw Sutton, R.N., W. B. Saunders Co., 374 pages. Price $8.00. Although, as the title suggests, it is not a book on OR procedures and techniques, it is one which should be included in the OR library because of its overall values to the OR nurse as a nurse. It is written to serve as a good reference and is full of practical information for bedside nursing. The author uses simple language and a large number of illustrations throughout the text so one can see immediately what is being described. The book is divided into two parts: general nursing techniques and specific nursing Continued on page 128
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techniques. A short and interesting chapter on modern hospital architecture, its changing pattern and value, is included. The author omitted gynecological nursing because she did not consider it a part of basic nursing. The chapters on intramuscular and intravenous injections, hypothermia and administration of oxygen could be of great value to those in our operating room suites. Bibliographies and lists of medications are provided for additional reference. MABELCRAWFORD, R.N. Los Angeles, California EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT (Third Ed.), by Thomas Flint, Jr., M.D., W . B . Saunders Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1966,686 pages. Price $8.75. This book presents an educationally concise guideline for the physician, who so frequently is called upon to handle modern medical emergencies. While a nurse can certainly
glean a great deal of information from from browsing through this book, it is written mainly for physicians. Dr. Flint has sectioned the material into three parts : 1) general medical principles and procedures, 2 ) emergency treatment of specific conditions, and 3) administrative, clerical and medico-legal principles and procedures. Each section has subdivisions containing valuable information for handling emergencies. Sedgwick Mead, M.D., in the foreword points out, “Under the trying conditions often associated with severe, acute illness and injury, a book of the caliber of Dr. Flint’s, carried in the medical bag or automobile glove compartment and immediately available, will help the physician to initiate rapid and effective action.” E. A. GAFFREY,R.N. North Merrick, New York
++ CONVENIENT eliminates cleaning and repair adapts to all generators flexibility allows contour molding no procedural change needed lightweight, easily stored
Ground Plate tor electrosurgery
FOR PATIENT SAFETY and COMFORT tested in 49 hospitals in 12 states better conductor than steel or lead eliminates collateral current flow to reduce possibility of burns no cold metal or sharp, rough edges
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL COLLECT 800-328-4680
MEDICAL PLASTICS, INC. 3615 29TH AVE. NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55418
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THE RESEARCH PROCESS IN NURSING, by David J. Fox, Ph.D., and Ruth L. Kelly, R.N., Ed. D., Appleton-Century-Crofts, Division of Meredith Publishing Co., New York, 1967, 611 pages. Price $12.95. This collection of general readings on nursing research is a special kind of reference book. From the available articles and reports on nursing research, the authors have selected the readings which they feel best exemplify the important areas of content in nursing research and give the best introduction. They have shown the developmental picture of progress over the past ten years and have presented the emerging trends. A profession needs references which examine the field of research as a whole or evaluate specific areas. If the professional nurse is to utilize the findings of research in the practice of nursing and develop skills in evaluating the quality of research, she must be aware of the areas of nursing being studied. This book presents readings which provide an overview of, and exemplify trends in research in nursing, nursing education, nursing service, and clinical practice. It also is an illustrative supplement to Fundamentals of Research in Nursing by the same author. Studies reported in this book have pre-
October 1968
viously been published and should serve as a useful reference throughout the entire educational program, whether it be the undergraduate nursing students, graduate students, or professional nurses. The authors have used discrimination in the selection of material and logic in their method of presentation. General references on nursing research are still few in number, and this text is a welcome addition.
LEONAM. FISHER, R.N. Portland, Oregon BEDSIDE NURSING TECHNIQUES IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY, by Audrey Latshaw Sutton, R.N., W. B. Saunders Co., 374 pages. Price $8.00. Although, as the title suggests, it is not a book on OR procedures and techniques, it is one which should be included in the OR library because of its overall values to the OR nurse as a nurse. It is written to serve as a good reference and is full of practical information for bedside nursing. The author uses simple language and a large number of illustrations throughout the text so one can see immediately what is being described. The book is divided into two parts: general nursing techniques and specific nursing Continued on page 128
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techniques. A short and interesting chapter on modern hospital architecture, its changing pattern and value, is included. The author omitted gynecological nursing because she did not consider it a part of basic nursing. The chapters on intramuscular and intravenous injections, hypothermia and administration of oxygen could be of great value to those in our operating room suites. Bibliographies and lists of medications are provided for additional reference. MABELCRAWFORD, R.N. Los Angeles, California EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT (Third Ed.), by Thomas Flint, Jr., M.D., W . B . Saunders Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1966,686 pages. Price $8.75. This book presents an educationally concise guideline for the physician, who so frequently is called upon to handle modern medical emergencies. While a nurse can certainly
glean a great deal of information from from browsing through this book, it is written mainly for physicians. Dr. Flint has sectioned the material into three parts : 1) general medical principles and procedures, 2 ) emergency treatment of specific conditions, and 3) administrative, clerical and medico-legal principles and procedures. Each section has subdivisions containing valuable information for handling emergencies. Sedgwick Mead, M.D., in the foreword points out, “Under the trying conditions often associated with severe, acute illness and injury, a book of the caliber of Dr. Flint’s, carried in the medical bag or automobile glove compartment and immediately available, will help the physician to initiate rapid and effective action.” E. A. GAFFREY,R.N. North Merrick, New York
++ CONVENIENT eliminates cleaning and repair adapts to all generators flexibility allows contour molding no procedural change needed lightweight, easily stored
Ground Plate tor electrosurgery
FOR PATIENT SAFETY and COMFORT tested in 49 hospitals in 12 states better conductor than steel or lead eliminates collateral current flow to reduce possibility of burns no cold metal or sharp, rough edges
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE OR CALL COLLECT 800-328-4680
MEDICAL PLASTICS, INC. 3615 29TH AVE. NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55418
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