Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

<DIV>Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated <I>Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual!</I> ™, 3rd Edition.<BR /><BR />Let this colorful, down-to-earth text guide you smoothly through essential skills, concepts, and equipment how-to’s, including physical assessments, diagnostic tests, cardiac monitoring, and handling emergencies and complications. Get ready for success in both the classroom and with patient care; the clear explanations, <I>Incredibly Visual</I> ™ humor, and numerous illustrations make this the enjoyable way to learn positive, effective cardiac care.<BR /><BR />Master the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of cardiac care …<BR /><ul><li><I>NEW</I></B> and updated guidance on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms, with step-by-step direction on handling emergency situations</li><I>NEW</I></B> end-of-chapter selected readings that support evidence-based learning</li><li><B>Hundreds of colorful images</B> that</B> bring complex cardiovascular care concepts to life</B> —drawings, charts, photos, and diagrams explaining and reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts in easy-to-follow ways</li></ul><li>Ideal reference and review for</B> nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners</B> —detailed visuals and clear, concise explanations to help you master cardiovascular anatomy, and physiology and effective treatments and interventions</li></ul><li>Perfect for visual learners</B> —numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions in easy-to-follow ways, including:<ul><li>Essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiology</li><li>Physical assessment techniques</li><li>Diagnostic tests</li><li>Common disorders</li><li>ECG interpretation, including rhythm strip analysis, the 8-step method, and arrhythmias</li><li>Cardiac monitoring methods, including handling monitor problems</li><li>Hemodynamic monitoring</li><li>Handling complications</li><li>Treatments and interventions</li><li>Emergency procedures</li></ul></ul><li>Excellent teaching aid—visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios, backed by expert clinical tips</li><li><B>Perfect supplement to medical-surgical texts</B> on cardiovascular care, clarifying complex concepts</li><li><B>Chapter features:</B><UL><li><I>Just the facts</I></B> —quick summary of chapter content</li><I>Vision Quest</I></B> —End-of-Chapter games that help you match words, concepts, and photos to reinforce key learning points</li><I>“Nurse Joy and Jake”</I></B> —Practical advice and expert insights offered throughout</li><I>Memory jogger</I></B> —simple techniques for remembering vital information</li></ul></ul><BR /><BR /><B>About the Clinical Editor</B><BR />Mary Ann Siciliano McLaughlin EdD, RN, is Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Accelerated BSN Program at Gwynedd Mercy University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</DIV>