Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nursing
Published in August 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-443-03356-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is a book designed to provide an understanding of the main cardiovascular conditons presently treated in intensive care units. It also deals with some of the technical and pharmacological aids available, and with nursing's contribution to treatment and care. The book covers new techniques and drugs developed over recent years; equally as important developments in nursing; assists nurses to develop a sound knowledge base; and emphasizes the importance of commitment to caring for people.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Adult education
Illustrations
25 line drawings, 4 half-tones, index
Dimensions
Height: 14 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
371 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-03356-8 (9780443033568)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Cardiovascular problems and nursing; technical aspects of investigation, monitoring and treatment; pharmacological aspects of cardiac treatment and care; acute cardiac failure; nursing care of patients with ischaemic heart disease; infective endocarditis; vascular conditions requiring intensive care; nursing care of patients requiring cardiac surgery; nursing care of cardiac transplant patients; physiotherapy in the care of acutely ill cardiac patients; cardiovascular nursing in a changing scene.