Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing: Current Trends in Adult Care

A definitive and accessible text for cardiothoracic nurses.

Cardiothoracic nursing has undergone great change over the last decade. With the continuing improvement of surgical techniques, pharmacology and pre- and post-operative care, there have been many new initiatives and innovations in the nature and practice of this specialised sector of nursing. Rehabilitation and patient education are to name but a few of the areas where exciting new challenges and opportunities for cardiothoracic nurses have opened up.

Written for nurses from a nursing perspective, this book offers practical advice and information on all aspects of cardiothoracic surgical nursing and pays particular attention to the continuing developments cardiothoracic nurses must face.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Wiley

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Margerson, Carl; Riley, Jillian

ISBN:

978-0-63-205904-1

Specialty:

• Critical Care
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Obstetrics & Women's Health

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

248

Publication Year:

2003

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

85