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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