On Sale Now! Save 4% on the Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition: Caring for Cardiac Surgery Patients by Springer Publishing Company at Pacific Surgical Institute. Hurry! Limited time offer. Offer valid only while supplies last. 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 congeni
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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
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Manufacturer:
Springer Publishing Company
Author:
Tanya Hodge MS RN CNS CCRN
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2019-08-19
Item Size:
0.7 x 7.9 x 5 inches
Package Weight:
0.53 pounds
Package Size:
5.04 x 0.83 x 8.15 inches
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