Cardiac Mechanical Assistance Beyond Balloon Pumping

Appropriate for both students and professional nurses, this book addresses all types of cardiac mechanical assist devices and their associated patient care. The book addresses every aspect of cardiac mechanical assistance; provides thorough coverage of the ventricular assist device team approach, including perfusionists and clinical bioengineers as well as critical care and cardiovascular nurses; and includes a section addressing the ethical issues surrounding ventricular assist devices and the psychosocial aspects affecting both the patient and the patient's family.