NSG4430 (NSG4430)

This document is a detailed summary/review of the differences between Palliative and End-of-Life (EOL), including the goals of Palliative Care and the four successive factors of Integrated Palliative care, e.g. Vision, People, Delivery of Care and Supportive Tools. In addition, the notes contain a comprehensive graphic body system of the physical manifestations of approaching death in the body’s systems and the psychosocial manifestations of approaching death. Lastly, this note discusses the g...

This document includes a comprehensive summary/review of trauma, the difference between primary and minor trauma, mechanisms of injury, and its energy agents. In addition, this class note contains the peaks of trauma and death and special considerations such as what types of trauma are most common for age groups, e.g. elderly and falls, and the risk factors associated. Lastly, this note discusses a trauma assessment from the time of impact to discharge and continuing care, the types of trauma on...

This document includes a detailed summary/review of burns, burn prevention, the types of burns and definitions. In addition, it discusses the classification of burns and their physiology, the phases of burn management (E-A-R, emergent, acute, and rehabilitation), and the complications of burns caused by the body system. Lastly, it covers the pathophysiology of burn complications, namely increased capillary permeability, age-related considerations, and patients' and caregivers' emotional/ps...