Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual (Incredibly Easy! Series®)

Build a solid knowledge base in hemodynamic nursing skills, with the newly updated Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Incredibly Visual!®, 4th Edition.  Full of colorful images that illustrate monitoring concepts and processes, this concise, enjoyable guide sorts through the complexities of hemodynamics and clarifies them in easy-to-follow ways. Grasp the structures and functions of pulmonary and cardiac systems and the vital skills of hemodynamics, with this vital reference--a must-have for all nursing students, new nurses, and nurses returning to critical care.   Get clear, concise direction on the concepts, devices, and nursing skills used in hemodynamic monitoring:   *NEW and updated content, photos and graphics that demonstrate nursing skills and responsibilities*Hundreds of colorful images that guide you through the ins and outs of hemodynamics - detailed photos, diagrams, charts and other visual aids that clarify cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology*Illustrates vital practice issues, such as how to confirm the lungs are getting enough oxygen, and how well the heart is pumping -- explains and reinforces key concepts in easy-to-remember ways*Explains the fundamentals and current best practices in hemodynamic monitoring in easy-to-retain terms *Ideal for visual learners -images demonstrate step-by-step, expert guidance on monitoring skills, physiology and devices:  *Understanding cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology*Understanding a pressure monitoring system*Vascular access*Pressure monitoring - arterial, central venous, and pulmonary artery pressure monitoring*Cardiac output monitoring*Tissue oxygenation monitoring*Minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring*Circulatory assist devices*Step-by-step guidance on thermodilution methods, analyzing thermodilution curves, measuring cardiac function and output, maintaining artery catheters, and more*Ideal on-the-spot reference and review for nursing students and new nurses - addresses the physiology behind each learning objective and provides vital nursing considerations*Chapter features:*On the level - defines normal and abnormal pressure readings for different patient conditions*Q&A - illustrated riddles, diagrams, and questions and answers at the end of each chapter that help you fully integrate new knowledge*Matchmaker - matching terms and conditions to their correct definition*Memory board - learning aids and memory cues that help you retain important definitions and processes*Ride the wave - explains the actions of waveforms, including how to recognize abnormal waveforms*"Nurse Joy and Jake" - expert insights and encouraging advice About the Clinical Editor   Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-BC, is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and Associate Graduate Faculty and MSN Program Director/APN Program Coordinator at the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey