The development of cardiothoracic surgical nursing -- Epidemiology of cardiac and respiratory diseases -- Applied respiratory and cardiac physiology -- Pre-operative preparation -- Intraoperative issues -- Post-operative care following cardiothoracic surgery -- Returning home
Summary
"This book is a definitive and accessible text for cardiothoracic nurses. Written for nurses from a nursing perspective, it offers practical advice and information on all aspects of cardiothoracic surgical nursing and pays particular attention to the continuing developments cardiothoracic nurses must face."--BOOK JACKET
Notes
Cover subtitle: current trends in adult care
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
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