Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing

Provides core vascular nursing information essential to new and experienced practitioners alike. This book addresses a range of vascular conditions, as well as diagnostics, vascular anatomy, surgical interventions, medications, and patient education. The official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, the newly updated Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing provides core vascular nursing information essential to new and experienced practitioners alike. Presented in a quick-reference outline, the evidence-based content addresses a wide range of vascular conditions, as well as diagnostics, vascular anatomy, surgical interventions, medications, and patient education. Whether you are prepping for the certification exam, involved in continuing education, or treating a challenging patient condition, this is an unbeatable resource. Features: · NEW content on new technology and recent advances in vascular nursing · NEW content on ischemic nephropathy · Read-at-a-glance outline format, illustrated with numerous tables and charts · Coverage of topics including: the evolution of vascular nursing; vascular assessment and diagnosis; vascular nursing research; recommendations for treatment of carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, vascular access, venous disease, vascular trauma, amputations, and lymphedema · Can serve as a manual for nursing instructors, and as a foundation for vascular nursing training and courses · References and suggested readings listed at end of each chapter