Nursing skills in cardiorespiratory assessment and monitoring / Tina Moore and Sheila Cunningham.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Moore, Tina, author.

Cunningham, Sheila, author.

Series:

Skills in Nursing Practice

Skills in nursing practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Respiratory organs--Diseases--Nursing.

Respiratory organs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (113 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.

Summary:

"Organisms need to be able to maintain nearly constant internal environments in order to survive, grow and function effectively and efficiently. By maintaining homeostasis, humans remain healthy, strong, and protected from the invasion of foreign organisms, such as virus, bacteria and fungi. This practical pocket guide covers: The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system Vital signs Recognition of common arrhythmias and important skills for cardiovascular health Cannulation and venepuncture The anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system Skills related to respiratory problems. This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment, and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically-focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

List of Figures

Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series

Introduction and overview

Chapter 1 Anatomy and physiology of cardiorespiratory system

Chapter 2 Vital signs

Chapter 3 Oxygenation

Chapter 4 Advanced respiratory skills

Chapter 5 Cardiovascular skills

Chapter 6 Cannulation and venepuncture

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-351-06606-4

1-351-06604-8

1-351-06605-6

9781351066068

OCLC:

1244623654