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OverviewCardiothoracic 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carl Margerson (Wolfson Institute of Health Sciences, London) , Jillian RileyPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Dimensions: Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 24.50cm Weight: 0.535kg ISBN: 9780632059041ISBN 10: 0632059044 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 09 September 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. The Development of Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing. Chapter 2. Epidemiology of Cardiac and Respiratory Diseases. Chapter 3. Applied Respiratory and Cardiac Physiology. Chapter 4. Pre-operative Preparation. Chapter 5. Intra-operative Issues. Chapter 6. Post-operative Care following Cardiothoracic Surgery. Chapter 7. Returning Home. Index.Reviews'This book has been written with a team-focused approach in such a refreshing and inspiring style that it will appeal to nurses in the cardiothoracic filed as well as critical care and theatres.' 'This is an ideal reference guide for students encountering this type of nursing for the first time and will reinforce classroom teaching and experience at the bedside.' <b>Nursing Standard</b></p> 'This book has been written with a team-focused approach in such a refreshing and inspiring style that it will appeal to nurses in the cardiothoracic filed as well as critical care and theatres.' <br> 'This is an ideal reference guide for students encountering this type of nursing for the first time and will reinforce classroom teaching and experience at the bedside.' Nursing Standard Author InformationCarl Margerson is the author of Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing: Current Trends in Adult Care, published by Wiley. Jillian Riley is the author of Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing: Current Trends in Adult Care, published by Wiley. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |