Online Companion: Fundamentals of Nursing Standards and Practice 2E

Web Links

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Information for consumers and professionals regarding the scope of health care.
http://www.ahrq.gov

American Heart Association
Information about diseases and conditions related to the cardiovascular system, education opportunities and publications. Information regarding CPR techniques, prevention and warning signs.
http://www.americanheart.org

American Lung Association
Information regarding disease processes, statistics and current clinical research findings.
http://www.lungusa.org

Health Links
Free service for consumers and professionals regarding disease processes and therapeutic management.
http://www.healthlinks.net

Health Web
Reference site of online publications, additional web links, multi media, drug information and additional references for a variety of health care topics.
http://www.healthweb.org

National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
National Institute of Health
Interactive applications for disease processes, management and treatment.
http://www.nhlbl.nih.gov

Stroke Association
Information regarding stroke prevention, warning signs, medical management and adaptations following a stroke event.
http://www.StrokeAssociation.org