Occupational Health Nursing Care Guidelines

Download or read book Occupational Health Nursing Care Guidelines written by Debra Daly-Gawenda and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physicians, this comprehensive reference contains succinct overviews of 300 medical and mental health problems commonly seen in the work setting, including conditions such as trauma, burns, alcoholism, and back pain, as well as prevention and screening protocols for diseases such as breast cancer and hypertension. Each entry includes a definition, causes and/or contributing factors, signs and symptoms, generally accepted treatment, and guidelines for consultation or referral and follow-up. Entries are arranged alphabetically as well as amply cross-referenced. Appendixes include 23 sample health education handouts. An important resource for practicing occupational health nurses and students, as well as physicians, workers' compensation coordinators, paramedics, and safety officers.