Request Information

Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy!
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Edition:
- 4th Ed.
- Author:
- McLaughlin, Mary Ann
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- ISBN:
- 978-1-97-512021-4
-
Description
-
Details
-
Collections
-
Also Recommended
Description
Stressed by the ins and outs of cardiovascular care? Face the challenges confidently, with the newly updated Cardiovascular Caremade Incredibly Easy!®
Using helpful learning aids that boost your understanding and retention, this colorfully illustrated, enjoyable text is packed with easy-to-remember definitions and clear, concise descriptions of crucial cardiovascular nursing concepts and procedures, from assessment to diagnostic tests to emergencies. The ideal reference for students and new nurses, it is also an invaluable refresher for all experienced nurses.
Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in cardiovascular care, with:
Using helpful learning aids that boost your understanding and retention, this colorfully illustrated, enjoyable text is packed with easy-to-remember definitions and clear, concise descriptions of crucial cardiovascular nursing concepts and procedures, from assessment to diagnostic tests to emergencies. The ideal reference for students and new nurses, it is also an invaluable refresher for all experienced nurses.
Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in cardiovascular care, with:
- NEW and updated content in an easy-to-read, bulleted format
- Practice Makes Perfect” end-of-book practice exam – newly revised to mimic the NCLEX® and other certification exams, to get you exam-ready
- Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions for:
- Anatomy and physiology – heart structure, conduction system, blood flow and more
- Assessment
- Prevention and risk reduction – risk assessment, risk factors, modifiable risk factors, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity and more
- Diagnostic tests and procedures – cardiac enzymes and proteins, lipid studies, coagulation tests, electrocardiography, hemodynamic monitoring, imaging and more
- Treatments
- Arrhythmias
- Inflammatory and valvular disorders
- Degenerative disorders
- Vascular disorders
- Emergencies and complications
- Offers the broad foundational knowledge needed in cardiovascular care, including:
- Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Medications
- Care of patients with IABP counterpulsations, ICDs, pacemakers and VADs
- Assessment and diagnostic testing
- Electrocardiogram performance and interpretation
- Synchronized cardioversion
- Pre- and post-operative care for patients with MIDCAB, CABG and balloon angioplasty
- Special chapter features include:
- Advice from the experts – tips and tricks from experienced cardiovascular care nurses
- Peak technique – down-to-earth explanations on the best ways to perform cardiovascular procedures
- Now I get it! – simplified, illustrated explanations of difficult concepts related to the cardiovascular system
- No place like home – clear direction on adapting care to a home environment
- Memory joggers – acronyms and other memory tricks that help you grasp and remember difficult concepts
- Quick quiz – multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions that help you retain learning, followed by answers and rationales
- “Nurse Joy and Jake” – expert insights that explain key concepts and provide reassurance and important care reminders
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- McLaughlin, Mary Ann
- ISBN:
- 978-1-97-512021-4
- Specialty:
-
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Pathophysiology
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 4th Ed.
- Pages:
- 340
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Hospital Medical Reference Essentials 2019 DS
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Total Access Book Collection
- LWW Health Library: Made Incredibly Easy!
- LWW Nursing book collection
- Ovid Clinical EDGE Advantage 2017-2018
- Ovid Clinical EDGE Advantage Extended
- Ovid Clinical EDGE Advantage Premium
- Ovid Clinical EDGE Advantage Premium - Content Only
- Ovid Nursing Community College Core Book Collection
- Ovid Nursing Community College Extended Book Collection
- Advances in Surgical Pathology: Endometrial Carcinoma
- Advances in Surgical Pathology: Gastric Cancer
- Advances in Surgical Pathology: Prostate Cancer
- American Journal of Critical Care
- APA PsycTests®
- Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathology
- Cardiac Care Unit Survival Guide, The
- Clinical Scenarios in Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique
- Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology: Glaucoma
- Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology: Retina
- Critical Care Nurse
- Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
- Evidence-Based Endocrinology
- Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine
- French's Index of Differential Diagnosis: An A-Z
- Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
- Journal of Hospital Medicine
- Journal of Orthopaedic Research
- Lippincott's Manual of Toxicology
- Liver Transplantation
- Mathog's Atlas of Craniofacial Trauma
- Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
- Neurology Clinical Practice
- Neuro-Ophthalmology - Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology
- Operative Techniques in Spine Surgery
- Pediatric Anesthesia
- Pediatric Hand and Upper Limb Surgery: A Practical Guide
- Visual Diagnosis and Care of the Patient with Special Needs
- Visual Guide to ECG Interpretation, A
- Washington Manual of Critical Care, The