Cardiac surgical nursing

Author: Guo Jiaozhang
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Publication Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is rich in content, consisting of three parts: General Introduction, Specific Sections, and Appendices. The General Introduction elaborates on the nursing foundations for congenital heart diseases and acquired heart diseases, and introduces the psychological care and nursing for heart disease patients. Due to recent advancements in cardiac surgery, the proportions of newborns, infants, and elderly patients have increased, necessitating separate introductions to the psychological and physical nursing for different age groups to enhance nurses' professional knowledge. The book comprehensively discusses the nursing protocols for cardiac surgery, respiratory therapy, and assistive methods for cardiopulmonary function. It also covers the storage, use, monitoring indicators, and nursing of common monitoring devices. In the Specific Sections, common cardiac surgical diseases are categorized into five major groups, focusing on the pathological anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and pre- and postoperative nursing for each condition. This aims to help specialized nurses identify and address issues proactively in clinical practice while understanding their mechanisms and appropriate interventions. The book's strength lies in its systematic and comprehensive theoretical framework, closely integrated with nursing practice, especially in patient-centered holistic care. As a cardiac surgery nurse, mastering sufficient theoretical knowledge, combined with nursing protocols and techniques, is essential to providing high-quality cardiac surgical care tailored to each patient's physical, physiological, psychological, and social background. This book is a specialized resource for cardiac surgery nursing, serving as an excellent textbook for improving nursing quality and a reference for cardiac surgery nursing managers at all levels. Additionally, due to its accessible and systematic introduction to common cardiac surgical diseases, it can also serve as a reference for physicians new to cardiac surgery at various levels. I believe this book will not only promote the advancement of surgical nursing but also significantly enhance patient outcomes, thereby elevating the treatment standards of hospitals.