Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual!

Get the vital basics of cardiovascular care, with the expert direction and clear-cut images of the freshly updated Cardiovascular Care Made Incredibly Visual! T, 3rd Edition. 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, Incredibly Visual T humor, and numerous illustrations make this the enjoyable way to learn positive, effective cardiac care. Master the fundamental concepts, skills, and processes of cardiac care . NEW and updated guidance on the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms, with step-by-step direction on handling emergency situationsNEW end-of-chapter selected readings that support evidence-based learningHundreds of colorful images that bring complex cardiovascular care concepts to life -drawings, charts, photos, and diagrams explaining and reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts in easy-to-follow waysIdeal reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners -detailed visuals and clear, concise explanations to help you master cardiovascular anatomy, and physiology and effective treatments and interventionsPerfect for visual learners -numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions in easy-to-follow ways, including: Essential cardiovascular anatomy and physiologyPhysical assessment techniquesDiagnostic testsCommon disordersECG interpretation, including rhythm strip analysis, the 8-step method, and arrhythmiasCardiac monitoring methods, including handling monitor problemsHemodynamic monitoringHandling complicationsTreatments and interventionsEmergency proceduresExcellent teaching aid-visual, step-by-step instruction applied to real-life patient care scenarios, backed by expert clinical tipsPerfect supplement to medical-surgical texts on cardiovascular care, clarifying complex conceptsChapter features:Just the facts -quick summary of chapter contentVision Quest -End-of-Chapter games that help you match words, concepts, and photos to reinforce key learning points"Nurse Joy and Jake" -Practical advice and expert insights offered throughoutMemory jogger -simple techniques for remembering vital information