Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing

Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing is an ideal reference source for nurses specializing in the care of adult patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical diseases. The text has been designed for nurses working with cardiothoracic surgical patients providing them with a broad overview for their clinical practice. Coverage includes cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and operative procedures as well as transplantation and trauma. Chapters on preoperative intraoperative and postoperative evaluation and management and numerous illustrations make this a truly comprehensive reference for this expanding area of nursing. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.