05660nam 22007813u 450 991013955540332120230725051109.01-118-78533-91-283-24056-41-78034-581-X97866132405691-4443-4612-1(CKB)2550000000045844(EBL)819324(OCoLC)756279379(SSID)ssj0000544427(PQKBManifestationID)11353733(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000544427(PQKBWorkID)10554551(PQKB)10476568(MiAaPQ)EBC819324(EXLCZ)99255000000004584420131014d2011|||| u|| |engur|n|---|||||txtccrNursing the cardiac patient[electronic resource]Hoboken Wiley20111 online resource (280 p.)Essential Clinical Skills for NursesDescription based upon print version of record.1-4051-8430-2 Nursing the Cardiac Patient; Contents; Contributor Biographies; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Acute Coronary Syndrome in Perspective; Introduction; The challenge of saving lives; The scope of this book; Chapter 2: Reducing the Risk: Primary Care Initiatives; Introduction; Primary care initiatives in perspective; Identification of those "at risk"; Rapid access chest pain clinics; Sudden cardiac death; Early recognition and access to emergency services; Early CPR; Early defibrillation; First responders; Summary; Chapter 3: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System; IntroductionCardiovascular assessment in perspectiveChest pain assessment; Electrocardiography; Laboratory tests; Diagnostic procedures; Summary; Chapter 4: Diagnosing Acute Coronary Syndrome; Introduction; Acute coronary syndromes in perspective; Interpreting the 12-lead ECG; Biochemical markers; Risk stratification; Imaging techniques; Summary; Chapter 5: Unstable Angina; Introduction; Unstable angina in perspective; Treatment strategies; Summary; Chapter 6: Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Introduction; Non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective; Causes; DiagnosisTreatment of NSTEMISummary; Chapter 7: ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction; Introduction; ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in perspective; Care priorities; Treatment priorities; Complications of STEMI; Territories of STEMI : special considerations; Special patient groups; Continuing care; Rehabilitation and secondary prevention; Summary; Chapter 8: Therapeutic Intervention in Acute Coronary Syndromes; Introduction; Pathophysiology of ACS; Early identification of ACS; Early therapeutic intervention; Therapeutic intervention for STE-ACS and NSTE-ACSPrimary percutaneous coronary interventionFacilitated percutaneous coronary intervention; Summary; Chapter 9: Cardiothoracic Care; Introduction; Preparation for surgery; The operation; Postoperative care; Cardiac care after the first 24 hours; Fast tracking; Discharge; Summary; Chapter 10: Arrhythmias and their Management; Introduction; Electrophysiology of the heart; The conduction system; Manifestations of arrhythmias; Arrhythmias; Arrhythmia treatment; Peri-arrest arrhythmias; Cardiac arrest rhythms; Summary; Chapter 11: Emergency Cardiac Care; IntroductionCardiac emergencies in perspectiveEarly warning scoring systems; Assessing the emergency cardiac patient; Acute heart failure; Pericarditis; Cardiac tamponade; Electrolyte disorders; Summary; Chapter 12: Long-Term Cardiac Conditions; Introduction; Heart failure; Refractory angina; Atrial fibrillation; Summary; Chapter 13: Cardiac Rehabilitation; Introduction; Cardiac rehabilitation in perspective; Provision of cardiac rehabilitation; Summary; Chapter 14: Secondary Prevention Within the Community; Introduction; Ongoing risk factor modification; Psychological wellbeing; Psychosocial wellbeingCardioprotective medicationNursing the Cardiac Patient is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses in developing a complete understanding of the current evidence-based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac patient. It combines theoretical and practical components of cardiac care in an accessible and user-friendly format, with case studies and practical examples throughout.Essential Clinical Skills for NursesHeartDiseasesNursingGreat BritainHeartPatientsNursingDiseasesGreat BritainCardiovascular DiseasesnursingNursing CaremethodsInfermeria cardiovascularthubMalalties cardiovascularsthubUnited KIngdomAnglaterrathubLlibres electrònicsthubHeartDiseasesNursingHeartPatientsNursingDiseasesCardiovascular Diseasesnursing.Nursing Caremethods.Infermeria cardiovascularMalalties cardiovasculars616.1/20231616.120231Humphreys Melanie976463Humphreys MelanieAU-PeELAU-PeELAU-PeELBOOK9910139555403321Nursing the cardiac patient2224390UNINA