In this update of the 2004 Springhouse edition, a team of experts provides cardiovascular nursing students with icon-identified basic facts and explanations of concepts; tips on techniques, procedures, and home aftercare; and memory aids. Coverage includes anatomy and physiology, a new chapter on prevention and risk reduction, surgery, and emergencies relating to the major types of cardiac disorders. The reference includes color illustrations, chapter review quizzes, and a 50-question summary quiz with a detailed answer key. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy! style, this completely updated Second Edition is the ideal reference for those entering or needing a refresher in cardiovascular nursing care. This one-of-a-kind book brings together the broad knowledge nurses need to be confident in cardiovascular care.
This edition has a full-color design, a new chapter on prevention and risk reduction, and expanded coverage of possible complications of each disorder. A new "Practice Makes Perfect" self-testing section is also included.
Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy! Second Edition is a handy reference book in the award-winning Incredibly Easy style--perfect for those entering or needing a refresher in cardiovascular nursing care. Because cardiovascular care is one of the most demanding and complex areas of nursing practice, practicing nurses and nursing students can benefit most from a resource that is easy to read and understand. This one-of-a-kind book brings together the broad base of knowledge that nurses need to be confident in their cardiovascular care, including fundamentals, such as cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; assessment; diagnostic testing; hemodynamic monitoring; electrocardiogram performance and interpretation; medications; synchronized cardioversion; care of patients with IABP counterpulsation, ICDs, pacemakers, and VADs; and preoperative and postoperative care for patients with MIDCAB, CABG, and balloon angioplasty. So, whether the reader is a student looking for NCLEX or course help, a practicing nurse needing targeted information on a difficult topic, a new specialist looking for the perfect cardiovascular information partner, or an experienced clinician prepping for advanced certification,Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy!is the ideal reference.
