Critical Care Nursing in Resource Limited Environments

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;
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