McCulloch, Brenda Kirkpatrick
Essentials for the Cath Lab Nurse
- ISBN 13:
- 9780826161314
- author:
- McCulloch, Brenda Kirkpatrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Springer Publishing Co Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 225
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Science,Medical, Nursing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This practical guide provides a clear introduction to the role of nurses in the cath lab, covering essential procedures and information for each step. Written in an easy-to-read format with streamlined bullet points, it helps healthcare providers understand their responsibilities and contribute to successful patient care.
Key topics include interpreting pressure waveforms, understanding hemodynamic calculations, identifying angiographic images, and providing care during the periprocedural period. The guide also includes quick anatomy reviews, tables of common calculations, and examples of pressure waveforms and angiograms.
Perfect for nurses looking to expand their skills or those seeking a refresher on cath lab procedures, this resource supports registered cardiovascular invasive specialist (RCIS) certification and provides a valuable reference for the complex environment of the cath lab.