Oxford handbook of gastrointestinal nursing (Oxford University Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references and index
SECTION 1- GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING; 1. Overview of the gut and its function; 2. Nursing care of gastrointestinal patients; 3. Nursing specialities in GI practice; 4. Imaging the GI tract investigations; 5. Nutrition; 6. Clinical nutrition; 7. Endoscopy; 8. Stoma Care; SECTION 2- THE GUT; 9. Oesophagus and stomach; 10. Small bowel; 11. Liver; 12. Pancreas; 13. Gall bladder and biliary system; 14. Colon; 15. Rectum and anus; SECTION 3- OTHER GUT PROBLEMS; 16. Inflammatory bowel disease; 17. Neurological bowel care; 18. Paediatric bowel care; 19. Bowel care and vulnerable groups; 20. Complementary therapies in bowel disorders; 21. Pain management; 22. Gastointestinal emergencies; APPENDICES; Appendix 1 Drugs in gastrointestinal nursing; Appendix 2 Sources of information and useful addresses