Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care

Heart and lung diseases are two of the leading causes of death in the United States and worldwide. Despite advances in medical care, for many patients, surgery still represents their best hope for improved quality of life and even survival. Owing to the very nature of cardiothoracic surgery, the majority of these patients will spend time in the intensive care unit (ICU), either before or after their operations. Critical care nurses and a growing number of advanced practice nurses are directly involved in the care of these patients.
Source: Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research