Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing / Edition 3

by Sonya R. Hardin, Roberta Kaplow

Overview

Patients who undergo cardiac surgery require specialized care. Critical care nurses are crucial to their postoperative recovery and health. Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home. With an evidence-based foundation, the Fourth Edition addresses nursing knowledge to meet the needs of acutely ill patients and strategies to optimizing patient outcomes in this dynamic field. Vital information has been added and updated to reflect significant changes in cardiac surgery as well as four new chapters based on needs of patients, families, and readers. These new chapters address nutritional issues, post ICU-care, psychological and spiritual support, and rehabilitation care post cardiac surgery. Published in partnership with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Fourth Edition is a must-have reference for all nurses caring for acute and critically ill patients and an ideal resource to help prepare nurses who plan to take the Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC®) subspecialty exam offered by the AACN.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781284154214
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date:	05/13/2019
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	602
Sales rank:	921,476
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Dr. Sonya Renae Hardin is a Professor and Dean in the School of Nursing at University of Louisville, Louisiville, KY. She has provided academic leadership for nursing administration, nursing education and nurse practitioner programs. Dr. Hardin has co-authored three books and numerous book chapters and articles in critical care, cardiovascular disease and geriatrics. She serves on several editorial boards and reviews for many journal focused on critical care and geriatrics. Her PhD is from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She is certified as a Critical Care Nurse and an Adult Nurse Practitioner with experience teaching in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. Her scholarship includes serving as PI on a HRSA funded Geriatric Workforce Enhance Program grant focused on improving care in rural eastern North Carolina through interprofessional education. She has served on expert panels to develop geriatric competencies and standards of care.

Dr. Roberta Kaplow is a clinical nurse specialist at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. She has co-authored three books and numerous book chapters and articles in critical care and oncology. She has served on the AACN Board of Directors and AACN Certification Corporation Board of Directors. She has served on the editorial board of Applied Nursing Research and reviews for many journal focused on critical care, oncology, research, and medical/surgical nursing. Her Ph.D. is from New York University. She is certified as a Critical Care Nurse, Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. She has taught in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She has also Director of the Oncology/Immunology Master’s Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist program at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing of Emory University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Clinical Judgment in Critical Care
Chapter 2 Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3 Indications for Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 4 Preoperative Cardiac Surgery Nursing Evaluation
Chapter 5 Heart Valve Surgery
Chapter 6 Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass
Chapter 7 Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 8 Recovery from Anesthesia
Chapter 9 Hermodynamic Monitoring
Chapter 10 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Chapter 11 Mechanical Ventilation After Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 12 Pharmacologic Support Following Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 13 Postoperative Complications of Cardiac Surgery and Nursing Interventions
Chapter 14 Pain Management
Chapter 15 Postoperative Dysrhythmias
Chapter 16 Neurologic Complications
Chapter 17 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Following Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 18 Wound Care
Chapter 19 Bridge to Transplant and Cardiac Transplantation
Chapter 20 Post-ICU Care and Other Complications
Chapter 21 Implications of Obesity of the Cardiac Surgery Patient
Chapter 22 Cardiogenetics
Chapter 23 Nutritional Issue s of the Patient Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 24 Depression, Anxiety, and Spirituality Among Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Chapter 25 Rehabilitation and Care of the Cardiac Surgery Patient

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Cynthia Cummings, EdD, RN, CHSE, CNE (University of North Florida Brooks College of Health)
Description: This book covers the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. It is thorough and extensive, covering not only the surgery, but also the postoperative complications and therapies. The website is a good addition, with links to case studies and research findings.
Purpose: The purpose is to address the needs of nurses caring for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The book also includes information for nurses preparing to become certified in cardiac surgery care. The material in print and online is excellent and they complement each other. The book and website meet the objectives by presenting a comprehensive look at this topic.
Audience: The book is written for new and experienced nurses caring for patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The book meets the needs of the intended audience. The authors have written extensively on this subject.
Features: The book covers all aspects of cardiac care from anatomy, indications, preoperative care, and the types of surgery to the postoperative period, complications, and support. It also covers nutrition, spiritual needs, and rehabilitation. The book is well written, clear, and well organized. It has a wealth of information and case studies. The book is thorough.
Assessment: This is an excellent addition for any nurses working with cardiac surgery patients. It is extensive and complete. All areas are covered in depth and the material is current and relevant. I loved the case studies and clinical inquiry boxes. The website is a great addition and very worthwhile. In all, this is an excellent book and a wonderful resource for cardiac care nurses and educators.

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