Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse
Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse

Author: Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2011-06-20

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 0826108326

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A succinct yet comprehensive reference tool for cardiac surgery nurses, this new addition to the Fast Facts series provides quick access to frequently used information regarding the care of cardiac surgery patients. It encompasses the timeline from pre-op to recovery period, with a special focus on the prevention and management of commonly seen post-op complications. The book addresses surgical treatments for coronary artery disease, valve disease, descending aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease in adults, and covers patient presentation and diagnostic tests, immediate and extended post-operative period care, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and patient education. Intended for daily use, this reference not only contains important guidelines for all nurses caring for cardiac surgery patients, but reinforces highly specialized skills and supports the development of new skills. It will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, as well as seasoned practitioners. Key Features: Provides a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Clearly organized for easy reference to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes ìFast Facts in a Nutshellî feature to help guide the new nurse Pays special attention to the differences between CHD and manifestations of other heart disease states Pinpoints sensitive nursing indicators and ways to improve patient care

Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing
Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing

Author: Sonya R. Hardin

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 1284196003

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Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home. With an evidence-based foundation, the Third Edition addresses nursing knowledge to meet the needs of acutely ill patients and strategies to optimizing patient outcomes in this dynamic field. Vital information has been added and updated to reflect significant changes in cardiac surgery as well as four new chapters based on needs of patients, families, and readers. These new chapters address nutritional issues, post ICU-care, psychological and spiritual support, and rehabilitation care post cardiac surgery.

Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing
Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing

Author: Betsy A. Finkelmeier

Publisher: Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 587

ISBN-13: 9780781717137

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Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing is an ideal reference source for nurses specializing in the care of adult patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical diseases. The text has been designed for nurses working with cardiothoracic surgical patients, providing them with a broad overview for their clinical practice. Coverage includes cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and operative procedures, as well as transplantation and trauma. Chapters on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and management, and numerous illustrations make this a truly comprehensive reference for this expanding area of nursing. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition
Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition

Author: Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2019-08-13

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0826136524

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Delivers the “big picture” from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format This 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 guidelines Emphasizes postoperative complications and care Discusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care Updated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content Educates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications Offers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices Focuses on patient safety throughout Key Features: Delivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Provides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information Organized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care

Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse
Fast Facts for the Medical- Surgical Nurse

Author: Maggie Ciocco, MS, RN, BC

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2014-08-26

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0826119883

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Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes ìproven pearls for success.î Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in ìkey points to rememberî sections. The theme of ìthe big pictureî of patient care is a consistent thread throughout. Clinical chaptersóorganized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several ìmust-have sectionsî include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse. Key Features: Provides concise, user-friendly, evidence-based guidance about the ìwhole pictureî of nursing on a medical-surgical or sub-acute unit Presents a unique orientation section offering ìproven pearls for successî Contains focused assessment guides, skills overview, documentation tips, and medications for common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies Addresses pre- and post-operative care and pain control Covers important protocols regarding infection control

Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse
Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse

Author: Diane C. McLaughlin, DNP, AGACNP-BC

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2024-12-15

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0826153259

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Examines new information on critical life-sustaining technologies In its fourth edition, this highly respected resource for the cardiac surgery nurse provides the latest research findings and practical insights into providing exemplary cardiac nursing care, reflecting significant advances made in the cardiac field. This edition features an expanded chapter on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and a new chapter highlighting the complex protocols around Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Additionally, this new edition examines several new surgical techniques and their implications for nursing care. Featuring vital information for both new and seasoned nurses, this resource emphasizes evidence-based practices to ensure its information is current and clinically relevant. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. New to the Fourth Edition: Delivers new information on ECMO and other life-saving mechanical support devices, as well as new details on ERAS in cardiac patient care Examines several new surgical techniques and their nursing implications Provides increased focus on patient-centered care Key Features: Serves as a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Provides information in quick-access format Organized for easy access to pathophysiology, equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care

Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition
Fast Facts for the Operating Room Nurse, Third Edition

Author: Theresa Criscitelli, EdD, RN, CNOR

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2021-10-15

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0826156118

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New OR nurses will welcome the third edition of this handy orientation-in-a-book, which distills volumes of operating room knowledge into one concise resource. Presenting complex skills and techniques in a simple and easy-to-follow format, the third edition is newly updated with AORN's 2021 guidelines and contains new chapters on Emergency Preparedness for Disaster, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Development. This pocket-sized resource delivers current, evidence-based information in all the key areas of perioperative nursing with updated standards and techniques. Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs, this guide is organized to provide quick access to essential information on basic preparation, safety guidelines, and day-to-day practice in the OR. Beginning with surgery preparation, chapters then address the practice environment and surgical supplies, followed by basic surgical procedures. New to the Third Edition: Updated with 2021 AORN guidelines and regulatory standards Revised with new evidence-based information on surgical attire, telehealth visits, cleaning of equipment, sterile technique, use of hybrid operating rooms, anesthesia, and ACLS protocol New chapter: Emergency Preparedness for Disaster New chapter: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Key Features: Provides essential knowledge for new nurses and their preceptors Keeps experienced perioperative nurses up to date on changing operating room standards Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs for speedy information retrieval Includes Fast Facts boxes with self-assessment questions and clinical pearls

Cardiac Nursing
Cardiac Nursing

Author: Elizabeth M Perpetua

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2020-10-21

Total Pages: 2604

ISBN-13: 1975106334

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Need to develop strong cardiac nursing skills or advance your practice to a higher level? The newly updated Cardiac Nursing, 7thEdition is the gold standard reference and on-the-unit resource, offering crucial guidance and direction for nurses looking to provide up-to-date, evidence-based cardiac care.