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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792138103321

Titolo

Core curriculum for vascular nursing / / [edited by] Cynthia Rebik Christensen, Patricia A. Lewis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia : , : Wolters Kluwer Health : , : Society for Vascular Nursing, , [2014]

ISBN

1-4698-8486-0

1-4963-1279-1

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (572 p.)

Disciplina

616.1/02310711

Soggetti

Cardiovascular Nursing - methods

Vascular Diseases - nursing

Cardiovascular system - Diseases - Nursing

Blood-vessels - Diseases - Nursing

Outlines

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Preceded by: Core curriculum for vascular nursing / Patricia A. Lewis, editor. c2007.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. The evolution of vascular nursing -- 2. Vascular nursing research and evidence-based practice -- 3. Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system -- 4. Peripheral vascular assessment -- 5. Vascular diagnostic studies -- 6. Medications used in patients with peripheral vascular disease -- 7. Teaching and learning principles -- 8. Vascular medicine and rehabilitation -- 9. Lower extremity arterial disease -- 10. Upper extremity arterial occlusive disease -- 11. Cerebrovascular vascular disease -- 12. Mesenteric ischemia -- 13. Aneurysmal disease -- 14. Renovascular disease and ischemic nephropathy -- 15. Vascular access -- 16. Buerger's disease (Thromboangitis Obliterans) -- 17. Raynaud's phenomenon -- 18. Thoracic outlet syndrome -- 19. Superficial thrombophlebitis and deep vein thrombosis -- 20. Pulmonary embolism -- 21. Chronic venous disease and venous ulcers -- 22. Diabetic foot management -- 23. Lymphedema -- 24.  Vascular Trauma -- 25. Amputation.

Sommario/riassunto

The official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, the newly



updated Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing provides core vascular nursing information essential to new and experienced practitioners alike. Presented in a quick-reference outline, the evidence-based content addresses a wide range of vascular conditions, as well as diagnostics, vascular anatomy, surgical interventions, medications, and patient education. Whether you are prepping for the certification exam, involved in continuing education, or treating a challenging patient condition, this is an unbeatable resource.Feature