Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition
Caring for Cardiac Surgery Patients
Seiten
2019
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3rd New edition
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-3649-7 (ISBN)
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-3649-7 (ISBN)
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Provides cardiac care nurses with speedy access to information and guidelines they use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, this third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them.
Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format
This concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications.
Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book’s consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills.
New to the Third Edition:
Encompasses the latest research and guidelines
Emphasizes postoperative complications and care
Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care
Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content
Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications
Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices
Focuses on patient safety throughout
Key Features:
Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses
Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information
Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care
Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format
This concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications.
Bulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book’s consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills.
New to the Third Edition:
Encompasses the latest research and guidelines
Emphasizes postoperative complications and care
Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care
Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content
Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications
Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices
Focuses on patient safety throughout
Key Features:
Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses
Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information
Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care
Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN, CNRN, is a cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist, certified critical care nurse, and certified neuroscience registered nurse.
Preface
1. Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease and Valve Disease and the Need for Heart Surgery
2. Diagnostic Tests
3. Preparing a Patient for Cardiac Surgery
4. Cardiopulmonary Bypass
5. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
6. Valve Surgery
7. Other Surgical Treatments
8. Off-Pump Surgeries and Minimally Invasive Techniques
9. The First Few Hours: Initial Recovery
10. Complications: Initial Postoperative Period
11. Transition to Intermediate Care
12. Extended Recovery Timelines
13. Complications: Extended Recovery Period
14. Stroke
15. Discharge and Rehabilitation
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 01.10.2019 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Fast Facts |
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 203 mm |
| Themenwelt | Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-3649-4 / 0826136494 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-3649-7 / 9780826136497 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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