| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Clinical judgment in critical care -- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology -- Indications for cardiac surgery -- Preoperative cardiac surgery nursing evaluation -- Heart valve surgery -- Cardiopulmonary bypass and off-pump coronary artery bypass -- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery -- Recovery of anesthesia -- Hemodynamic monitoring -- Intra-aortic balloon pump -- Mechanical ventilation after cardiac surgery -- Pharmacological support following cardiac surgery -- Postoperative complications of cardiac surgery and nursing interventions -- Pain management -- Postoperative dysrhythmias -- Neurologic complications -- Fluid and electrolyte imbalances following cardiac surgery -- Wound care -- Bridge to transplant and cardiac transplantation -- Post-ICU care and other complications -- Implications of obesity of the cardiac surgery patient -- Cardiogenetics -- Nutritional issues in the patient undergoing cardiac surgery -- Depression, anxiety, and spirituality among patients undergoing cardiac surgery -- Rehabilitation and care of the cardiac surgery patient |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed March, 2019) |
| Subject |
Heart -- Diseases -- Nursing.
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Heart Diseases -- nursing
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Cardiac Surgical Procedures -- nursing
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Critical Care Nursing -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Nursing -- Critical & Intensive Care.
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Heart -- Diseases -- Nursing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hardin, Sonya R., editor.
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Kaplow, Roberta, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781284154238 |
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1284154238 |
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