Full Description
This new Fifth Edition of Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy! is the ideal reference for those entering cardiovascular nursing care. This one-of-a-kind book - rife with both content and graphics -- brings together the broad knowledge you need to be confident in cardiovascular care, including
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.
Here's why this book is so terrific:
It will teach you all the important things you need to know about cardiovascular care.
It will help you remember what you've learned.
It will enhance your knowledge and skills.
Among many of the valuable features, you'll find these particularly helpful.
Peak Techniques: How to guide for ECG and patient assessments
Now I Get it!: Complex physiology processes stated in easy-to-handle terms
This edition has been updated and reviewed by a group of dedicated nursing professionals. Cardio Care guidelines from AHA and ACLS were updated, as were the CPR guidelines, for example. Overall, we worked hard to ensure that you have the most up-to-date and easy-to-use information.
Whether you're a new nurse, an experienced nurse just starting out in cardiovascular care, or prepping for a certification exam, this title will clarify the important concepts in this field and provide many ways to help you integrate them into your practice.
