{"product_id":"fast-facts-for-the-cardiac-surgery-nurse-third-edition-caring-for-cardiac-surgery-patients-9780826136497","title":"Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse, Third Edition: Caring for Cardiac Surgery Patients","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivers the \"big picture\" from pre-op through extended recovery in quick-access format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis concise clinical guide provides nurses who care for cardiac patients with speedy access to information and guidelines they need to know and use daily. Heavily updated with the newest clinical practice information, the third edition emphasizes postoperative complications and the nursing interventions designed to prevent and treat them. It includes updated coverage of risk factors for stroke and congenital heart disease and discusses new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulleted information, brief paragraphs, boxed indicators highlighting key information, and Fast Facts boxes are included in each chapter. The book's consistent organization facilitates quick access to information on equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care. Ideal for new graduates and nurses considering a switch to cardiac care and critical care, this resource reinforces existing knowledge and provides a foundation for developing additional skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew to the Third Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncompasses the latest research and guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmphasizes postoperative complications and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses diagnostic testing, preparing a patient for cardiac surgery, initial post-op complications, extended recovery complications, and stroke care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated rehabilitation chapter includes important patient education content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducates readers about new antithrombotics and antiplatelet medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers new guidelines for use of ventricular assist devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on patient safety throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides bulleted information, brief paragraphs, and boxed indicators highlighting critical information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized for easy access to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHodge, Tanya:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN, CNRN, \u003c\/b\u003e is a cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist, certified critical care nurse, and certified neuroscience registered nurse. She worked clinically in a variety of cardiac-related settings, including cardiac telemetry, transplant\/metabolic clinical nursing, cardiology intensive care nursing, and cardiovascular research at University of California-Davis Medical Center. She was a cardio vascular CNS at Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, California, between 2007 and 2013. Since 2013, she has worked as nurse manager of the Cardiac Interventional Unit and Progressive Care Unit and, most recently, the Medical\/Surgical\/Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Mercy General. She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses and the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50329055559954,"sku":"9780826136497","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c8267711-1718-4d34-8153-79a031e72fef.jpg?v=1727757023","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/fast-facts-for-the-cardiac-surgery-nurse-third-edition-caring-for-cardiac-surgery-patients-9780826136497","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}