Cardiac Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide

Hatchett, R et al (eds)

ISBN 10: 044306346X / ISBN 13: 9780443063466

Editore: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1650grams, ISBN:9780443063466. Codice articolo 9195485

Riassunto:

This is a comprehensive reference text which covers all areas of cardiac care that nurses need to know about. As well as the clinical conditions and syndromes, it covers health promotion and rehabilitation. Nursing care in relation to a variety of specific conditions is discussed together with current changes and management in cardiac care provision. Contributions come from clinical experts across the sub-specialties, and the book is richly illustrated including a colour plate section.

Contenuti: Preface . Section 1 Epidemiology, health promotion and living with heart disease. Introduction. Cardiac Health Promotion. Cardiac rehabilitation. Section 2 Cardiac structure and function. Structure, physiology and adaptability of the heart. Section 3 Clinical assessment. Clinical observation and monitoring devices. ECG: its role and practical application. Arterial blood gas monitoring. Diagnostic procedures. Section 4 Cardiac conditions. Coronary artery disease, angina and myocardial infarction. Heart failure. Cardiomyopathies. Congenital cardiac condiitons from child to adult. Valve disorders. Infective endocarditis. Aortic aneurysm pericarditis. Pericardial effusions. The Marfan syndrome. Section 5 Management of care. Augmenting the cardiac output. Pharmacological management of the patient. Electrophysiolgoy studes. Care of patients requiring pacing devices. Management of cardiac surgical patients. Cardiac transplantation. Resuscitation: the practical and ethical issues. Management and support of patients internal cardiac defibrillators. Transmyocardial revascularisation TMR: the rebirth of an old idea. Complementary therapies. Section 6 Professional issues in cardiac care. Ethical issues in cardiac care. Emergence of early extubation protocols (fast tracking)and the high dependency unit. Critical pathways: aiming for seamless care. Future of nursing.

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Titolo: Cardiac Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide
Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone
Data di pubblicazione: 2002
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Poor