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Book Detail
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Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing
Johnson, Kate, Ed.
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Category: Nursing: Cardiovascular Publisher: Oxford University Press Affiliation: St. Bartholomew School of Nursing & Midwifery, City University, London Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.7 x 7.1 in
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Synopsis:
This handbook provides a systematic account of the main areas of cardiac nursing including assessment, investigation, treatment, rehabilitation, and pharmacological interventions. Cardiac nurses in all settings will find this a practical and evidence-based summary of the relevant issues related to the appropriate care of their patients. Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of premature death throughout the developed world and it is also rapidly increasing in the developing world. The condition significantly impacts on every aspect of the patient's life. Additionally many patients who have concurrent health problems may require cardiac management whilst undergoing other specialist treatments.
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