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2 produkter
2 produkter
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
777 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access formatThis 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 guidelinesEmphasizes postoperative complications and careDiscusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke careUpdated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education contentEducates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medicationsOffers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devicesFocuses on patient safety throughoutKey Features:Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nursesProvides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical informationOrganized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
422 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
This handy clinical guide provides speedy access to information and guidelines cardiac surgery nurses use daily. It covers all aspects of care from preoperative to recovery, with an emphasis on prevention and management of postoperative complicationsóan area where nurses can really make a difference and improve care. The second edition is completely revised and updated, with new coverage of risk factors for stroke, thoracic aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease, and updates on new surgical techniques and devices. New illustrations clarify crucial information and tables are reorganized to emphasize commonly used medications.The second edition retains all of the expedient features of the Fast Facts guides, including Fast Facts in a Nutshell boxes highlighting especially important content, chapter introductions and objectives, short, easy-to-read chapters, and a convenient pocket size. The heart of the book focuses on post-op complications and nursing interventions to prevent and treat them. The book's five sections are comprised of the Preoperative Period, the Intraoperative Period, the Immediate Postoperative Period, the Extended Postoperative Period, and the Recovery Period, including discharge and long-term rehabilitation. Each section includes nursing considerations and patient education topics. Nurse-sensitive indicators and strategies for improving nursing care are featured throughout. The resource will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, and will reinforce the knowledge of seasoned practitioners.New to the Second Edition: Updates including new surgical techniques and devicesAdditional graphics to increase reader comprehensionNew sections on thoracic aortic aneurysms and congenital heart diseaseNew chapter on stroke with a focus on postoperative treatment options Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nursesOrganized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty careIncludes Fast Facts in a Nutshell delivery of timely content