Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing
Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing - illustrated - London | Jones & Bartlett Learning | 2010. - 462 pages Includes bibliographical references and index - G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series .
Contents:
Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment in Critical Care
Chapter 2 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3 Indications for Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 4 Preoperative Cardiac Surgery Nursing Evaluation
Chapter 5 Heart Valve Surgery
Chapter 6 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 7 Cardiopulmonary Bypass and OffPump Coronary Artery Bypass
Chapter 8 Recovery from Anesthesia
Chapter 12 Pharmacologic Support Following Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 13 Postoperative Complications of Cardiac Surgery and Nursing Interventions
Chapter 14 Pain Management
Chapter 15 Postoperative Dysrhythmias
Chapter 16 Neurologic Complications
Chapter 17 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Following Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 18 Wound Care
Chapter 19 Bridge to Transplant and Cardiac Transplantation
Chapter 9 Hemodynamic Monitoring
Chapter 10 Intraaortic Balloon Pump
Chapter 11 Mechanical Ventilation After Cardiac Surgery
Glossary
Index
Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing is a comprehensive reference that provides a foundation for all cardiac nurses. It is designed to prepare the nurse who is first learning to care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. It addresses significant changes in cardiac surgery and the nursing responsibilities to meet the needs of these acutely ill patients. Second, the book provides advanced knowledge and a scientific basis for nurses who have mastered the essential knowledge and skills necessary to care for this patient population who now seek more in-depth knowledge base about advances in this dynamic field and strategies to optimize patient outcomes. The emphasis throughout the book is providing an evidence-based foundation for care of the patient during the vulnerable period immediately following cardiac surgery. It also serves as a study aid for those readers preparing for the AACN's Cardiac Surgery Certification. The book features critical thinking questions, multiple choice self assessment questions, web resources, clinical inquiry boxes, and case studies. The Perfect Study Tool for the AACN Cardiac Surgery Certification! Common terms and phrases:
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