Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing

* An essential reference book for all those practising or studying in this area * Offers advice and information to help ensure the best quality of care is offered to patients undergoing cardio-thoracic surgery * Explores new models of nursing practice * Detailed references and further reading.

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