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Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! ™, 3rd Edition.
Let this colorful, down-to-earth text guide you smoothly through essential skills, concepts, and equipment how-to's, including physical assessments, diagnostic tests, cardiac monitoring, and handling emergencies and complications. Get ready for success in both the classroom and with patient care; the clear explanations, Incredibly Visual ™ humor, and numerous illustrations make this the enjoyable way to learn positive, effective cardiac care.
Master the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of cardiac care ...
NEW and updated guidance on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms, with step-by-step direction on handling emergency situations
NEW end-of-chapter selected readings that support evidence-based learning
Hundreds of colorful images that bring complex cardiovascular care concepts to life —drawings, charts, photos, and diagrams explaining and reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts in easy-to-follow ways
Ideal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners —detailed visuals and clear, concise explanations to help you master cardiovascular anatomy, and physiology and effective treatments and interventions
Perfect for visual learners —numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions in easy-to-follow ways, including:
Essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
Physical assessment techniques
Diagnostic tests
Common disorders
ECG interpretation, including rhythm strip analysis, the 8-step method, and arrhythmias
Cardiac monitoring methods, including handling monitor problems
Hemodynamic monitoring
Handling complications
Treatments and interventions
Emergency procedures
Excellent teaching aid—visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios, backed by expert clinical tips
Perfect supplement to medical-surgical texts on cardiovascular care, clarifying complex concepts
Chapter features:
Just the facts —quick summary of chapter content
Vision Quest —End-of-Chapter games that help you match words, concepts, and photos to reinforce key learning points
"Nurse Joy and Jake" —Practical advice and expert insights offered throughout
Memory jogger —simple techniques for remembering vital information
Contents
1. Anatomy and physiology
Angela Kelly, DNP, RN, APN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OB
2. Assessment
Shafeah Morrison, DNP, ARNP, APN-C, FNP-BC
3. Diagnostic tests
Shafeah Morrison, DNP, ARNP, APN-C, FNP-BC
4. ECG interpretation
Jaime Mendiola, RN, MSN, CCRN, ACNP
5. Hemodynamic monitoring
Lynn M. Simko, PhD, RN, CCRN
6. Common disorders
Diane M. Allen, PhD, ANP, BC, CLS
7. Complications
Madelyn Danner, RN, MSN, CCRN, CEN
8. Treatments
Shafeah Morrison, DNP, ARNP, APN-C, FNP-BC
