Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing

A reference source for nurses specializing in the care of adult patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical diseases. It covers cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and operative procedures, as well as transplantation and trauma. It includes chapters on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and management.

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"Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing" is an ideal reference source for nurses specializing in the care of adult patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical diseases. The text has been designed for nurses working with cardiothoracic surgical patients, providing them with a broad overview for their clinical practice. Coverage includes cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and operative procedures, as well as transplantation and trauma. Chapters on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and management, and numerous illustrations make this a truly comprehensive reference for this expanding area of nursing. This is a Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.