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Acute Cardiac Care
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Description| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons (UK) |
| Author(s) | Angela Kucia / Tom Quinn |
| Subtitle | A Practical Guide for Nurses |
| Edition | 1 |
| Published | 9th October 2009 |
| Related course codes |
A Practical Guide for Nurses
Acute Cardiac Care provides nurses with a comprehensiveunderstanding of the current practice and principles underlying the
care and management of acute cardiac conditions. It addresses the
management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) with an emphasis on
evidence-based pharmacological management, cardiac emergencies
(cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, acute pulmonary oedema, cardiogenic
shock), current diagnostic and interventional modalities for the
management of ACS, including risk stratification, and the ethical,
political, social and economic factors that impact upon the
provision of acute cardiac services in Australia and the UK.
Edited by renowned academics and clinicians in the field, this
practical text will encourage nurses to think critically about
evidence and management of acute coronary conditions, and provide a
guide on how and where to look for up-to-date evidence and
guidelines.
KEY FEATURES:
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A comprehensive and practical guide to the current practice
and principles underlying the nursing care of acute cardiac
conditions
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Edited by leading authorities in the field with a wealth of
experience in acute cardiac care and resuscitation
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Has an emphasis on evidence-based practice, encouraging nurses
to critically think about their practice
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Contains learning objectives, key points and activities and
further reading guidelines
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