Vascular Nursing remains the only clinical reference devoted solely to the nursing care of patients with peripheral vascular disorders. This thoroughly updated and revised text provides a comprehensive overview of vascular disease and presents specific nursing management strategies for each vascular disorder. Valuable for practitioners in both the inpatient and the outpatient setting, the fourth edition includes information on the new minimally invasive endoluminal surgery that is replacing traditional surgery. New technology for diagnostic evaluation of vascular disease and non-operative management of vascular disease is covered in detail. Offers a comprehensive reference on vascular care, with thorough coverage of developments in pathophysiology, evaluation, and management—including the current understanding of hematologic and biochemical factors in vascular disease. Details state-of-the art diagnostic procedures and imaging techniques. Describes the latest interventional approaches, including radiologic and endovascular techniques. Incorporates clinical pathways to facilitate the coordination of effective and economical patient care and documentation. Serves as an effective review tool for the certification exam in vascular nursing. Offers 300 illustrations, including over 150 photographs of conditions, procedures, and outcomes. Features expert contributors from the field of vascular nursing to provide clinical currency and relevancy. Significantly updated throughout for current practices, including new minimally invasive surgical approaches, new technologies, new diagnostics, procedures, and expanded outpatient and home care. More than 100 new illustrations. Reflects an increased focus on risk factor reduction and illness prevention.
An official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, the Second Edition of the Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing provides the core knowledge needed by the novice entering the specialty.
"Continuing education source, nursing certification review manual, clinical practice resource"
The first best resource for the RN or APRN vascular nurse at any level and in any setting. Essential for all involved in vascular nursing practice now and throughout this decade.
"Continuing education resource, nursing certification review manual, clinical practice resource."
With Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification Study Guide, you'll benefit from a quick but total review of everything tested on the exam with current, real examples, graphics, and information.
This book is essential for all clinicians treating patients who require vascular access, including vascular surgeons, general surgeons, nephrologists, dialysis technicians and nurses, radiologists, and cardiologists.
This Open access book offers updated and revised information on vessel health and preservation (VHP), a model concept first published in poster form in 2008 and in JVA in 2012, which has received a great deal of attention, especially in the ...
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Award-winning clinical nurse specialist Marianne Baird separates the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative ...
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