Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy!

This new Fifth Edition of Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Easy! is the ideal reference for those entering cardiovascular nursing care. This one-of-a-kind book rife with both content and graphics -- brings together the broad knowledge you need to be confident in cardiovascular care, including cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; assessment; diagnostic testing; hemodynamic monitoring; electrocardiogram performance and interpretation; medications; synchronized cardioversion; care of patients with IABP counterpulsation, ICDs, pacemakers, and VADs; and preoperative and postoperative care for patients with MIDCAB, CABG, and balloon angioplasty. Heres why this book is so terrific: It will teach you all the important things you need to know about cardiovascular care. It will help you remember what youve learned. It will enhance your knowledge and skills. Among many of the valuable features, youll find these particularly helpful. Peak Techniques: How to guide for ECG and patient assessments Now I Get it!: Complex physiology processes stated in easy-to-handle terms This edition has been updated and reviewed by a group of dedicated nursing professionals. Cardio Care guidelines from AHA and ACLS were updated, as were the CPR guidelines, for example. Overall, we worked hard to ensure that you have the most up-to-date and easy-to-use information. Whether youre a new nurse, an experienced nurse just starting out in cardiovascular care, or prepping for a certification exam, this title will clarify the important concepts in this field and provide many ways to help you integrate them into your practice.