Hemodynamic Monitoring,
Edition 3
Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application
By Gloria Oblouk Darovic, RN, CCRN
Publication Date:
03 Apr 2002
Description
Praised by nursing students for its straightforward language and readability, this interdisciplinary reference on bedside hemodynamic monitoring covers the technical aspects of clinical monitoring, including diagnostic and management principles for fluid-filled systems, intracranial hemodynamics, open-heart surgery patients, pediatric patients, and more! Well illustrated chapters detail exactly how to insert and manipulate catheters safely, read monitors properly, and interpret readings accurately. Precise illustrations deliver crucial details on delicate techniques. Content on the strengths and shortcomings of various hemodynamic monitoring modalities has been expanded significantly in the third edition, and a new chapter on intra-aortic balloon pumping has been added.TOC.
Includes precise illustrations which depict crucial details on delicate techniques
Thoroughly updated and revised incorporating all the new techniques and procedures
Includes coverage of fluid-filled systems
Intracranial hemodynamics is discussed
Treatment details for open-heart surgery patients and pediatric patients is also included
Key Features
New Features
About the author
By Gloria Oblouk Darovic, RN, CCRN, Lecturer/Consultant, American Medical Education, Inc., San Diego, CA and Staff Nurse, Recovery Room, Clinical Educator, Tri-City Medical Center, Oceanside, CA
Table of Contents
ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND ASSESSMENTTECHNIQUES · Introduction to Care of Critically Ill and Injured Patients · Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology · Physical Assessment of the Pulmonary System · Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology · Physical Assessment of the Cardiovascular System · MONITORING TECHNIQUES · Fluid-Filled Monitoring Systems · Arterial Pressure Monitoring · Central Venous Access · Monitoring Central Venous Pressure · Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring · Monitoring Cardiac Output · Monitoring Oxygenation · CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL AND INJURED PATIENTS · Infusion-Related Sepsis · Pharmacologic Influences on Hemodynamic Parameters · Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation · Monitoring the Patient in Shock · Monitoring the Patient with Multiple System Organ Dysfunction · Monitoring the Patient with Acute Pulmonary Disease · Monitoring the Pediatric Patient · Specific Monitoring Considerations for Patients with Cardiac Disease · Ischemic Heart Disease · Valvular Heart Disease · Cardiomyopathies and Pericardial Disease · Monitoring the Patient following Open Heart Surgery
Book details
ISBN:
9780721692937
Page Count: 704
Illustrations
: Approx. 450 illustrations
Retail Price
:
£51.99
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0-7216-0313-0, 978-0-7216-0313-1, Darovic: Handbook of Hemodynamic Monitoring, 2e, Oct-2003
0-323-03143-9, 978-0-323-03143-1, Davis: Cardiovascular Nursing Secrets, Apr-2004
0-7216-0313-0, 978-0-7216-0313-1, Darovic: Handbook of Hemodynamic Monitoring, 2e, Oct-2003
0-323-03143-9, 978-0-323-03143-1, Davis: Cardiovascular Nursing Secrets, Apr-2004
Audience
All practising and students nurses especially those involved in cardiac care!
