Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing: Current Trends in Adult Care

Margerson, Carl; Riley, Jillian

Cardiothoracic nursing has undergone great change over the last decade. With the continuing improvement of surgical techniques, pharmacology and pre- and post-operative care, there have been many new initiatives and innovations in the nature and practice of this specialised sector of nursing. Rehabilitation and patient education are to name but a few of the areas where exciting new challenges and opportunities for cardiothoracic nurses have opened up.

This book is a definitive and accessible text for cardiothoracic nurses. Written for nurses from a nursing perspective, it offers practical advice and information on all aspects of cardiothoracic surgical nursing and pays particular attention to the continuing developments cardiothoracic nurses must face.

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Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2003-10-10

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780632059041

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Dimensions: 245.1cm x172.7cm

Pages: 248.0