Congenital Heart Disease The Nursing Care Handbook

This book provides the theoretical and practical basis of technical nursing in congenital heart disease; it is intended for nurses and nursing students, and for anyone involved in the treatment of these patients. The improvements in diagnosis and management of patients with congenital heart disease...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Flocco, Serena Francesca (Editor), Lillo, Angelo (Editor), Dellafiore, Federica (Editor), Goossens, Eva (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Congenital Heart Disease Classification, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcome
  • Routine and emergency bedside equipment set-up
  • Vital Signs: Parameters, Frequency, Pediatric and Cardiac Early Warning Scores (PEWS/C-CHEWS)
  • Acid-Base Balance in Pediatric Congenital Heart Patients
  • Cardiac Medications (Dosages, Preparation and Administration)
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance
  • Nutrition management of parenteral, enteral, and oral intake in patients with congenital heart disease
  • Respiratory physiotherapy after pediatric cardiac surgery: the interaction physiotherapist-nurse-parent
  • Respiratory System and Mechanical Ventilation
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias and their non-pharmacological treatment: an overview
  • Nursing Care in the Pediatric Cardiology Ward
  • Nursing Care in the Operating Theatre
  • Nursing Care in Cath Lab
  • Nursing Care in ICU
  • Nursing care for patient in heart failure (ECMO/VAD)
  • Nursing Care for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease During Follow-up: Transfer andTransition
  • Perspectives in nursing care in Congenital Heart Disease: Research, Organizational Health and Well-Being: From well-being to organizational health in Congenital Heart Disease’s Nursing Care
  • Self-Care in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Patients
  • Nursing Research and Quality Improvement Initiatives for Patients with Congenital Heart Disease