| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 560 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1. The evolution of vascular nursing -- 2. Vascular nursing research and evidence-based practice -- 3. Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system -- 4. Peripheral vascular assessment -- 5. Vascular diagnostic studies -- 6. Medications used in patients with peripheral vascular disease -- 7. Teaching and learning principles -- 8. Vascular medicine and rehabilitation -- 9. Lower extremity arterial disease -- 10. Upper extremity arterial occlusive disease -- 11. Cerebrovascular vascular disease -- 12. Mesenteric ischemia -- 13. Aneurysmal disease -- 14. Renovascular disease and ischemic nephropathy -- 15. Vascular access -- 16. Buerger's disease (Thromboangitis Obliterans) -- 17. Raynaud's phenomenon -- 18. Thoracic outlet syndrome -- 19. Superficial thrombophlebitis and deep vein thrombosis -- 20. Pulmonary embolism -- 21. Chronic venous disease and venous ulcers -- 22. Diabetic foot management -- 23. Lymphedema -- 24. Vascular Trauma -- 25. Amputation |
| Summary |
The official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, the newly updatedCore Curriculum for Vascular Nursingprovides core vascular nursing information essential to new and experienced practitioners alike. Presented in a quick-reference outline, the evidence-based content addresses a wide range of vascular conditions, as well as diagnostics, vascular anatomy, surgical interventions, medications, and patient education. Whether you are prepping for the certification exam, involved in continuing education, or treating a challenging patient condition, this is an unbeatable resource. New content on new technology and recent advances in vascular nursing. New content on ischemic nephropathy. Read-at-a-glance outline format, illustrated with numerous tables and charts. Coverage of topics including: the evolution of vascular nursing; vascular assessment and diagnosis; vascular nursing research; recommendations for treatment of carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, vascular access, venous disease, vascular trauma, amputations, and lymphedema. Can serve as a manual for nursing instructors, and as a foundation for vascular nursing training and courses |
| Notes |
Preceded by: Core curriculum for vascular nursing / Patricia A. Lewis, editor. ©2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Outlines, syllabi, etc
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Cardiovascular Nursing -- methods
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Vascular Diseases -- nursing
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Nursing
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| Genre/Form |
Outlines and syllabi
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Christensen, Cynthia Rebik
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Lewis, Patricia A
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Society for Vascular Nursing.
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| ISBN |
9781469884868 |
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1469884860 |
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1496312791 |
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9781496312792 |
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