Description

Invasive Cardiology: A Manual for Cath Lab Personnel, 3rd Edition, is written for the people who make the catheterization laboratory run: nurses, technologists and allied health staff. Authored by Sandy Watson and Kenneth A. Gorski and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning in 2010 in the Learning Cardiology series, this 646-page manual explains the work of the cath lab from the perspective of the team rather than the operator. It is a practical reference for staff joining the lab and for those who train them.

Who this Invasive Cardiology manual is for

• Cath lab nurses who need to understand procedures, equipment and patient care before, during and after a case.
• Cardiovascular and radiologic technologists working at the table or in the control room.
• Allied health personnel new to the catheterization laboratory.
• Educators and lab managers who organise orientation programmes for new staff.

Nurses moving from the ward to a procedural area may also want to strengthen their critical care foundations with AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing.

What Invasive Cardiology covers

The book is written specifically for nurses, technologists and allied health personnel working in the catheterization laboratory. Its focus is therefore the knowledge the team needs to work safely and confidently: what happens during diagnostic and interventional procedures, how equipment is used, and how patients are prepared and monitored.

For the exact list of chapters and the depth of each topic, browse the table of contents in the online FlipBook preview on this page before purchasing.

About the 3rd Edition

This page offers the 3rd edition of Invasive Cardiology, published by Jones & Bartlett Learning in May 2010 (ISBN-13 9780763764685). A later edition of the manual has since been published, and cath lab devices and techniques have changed considerably since 2010. This edition remains useful for core principles, anatomy, hemodynamics and team roles, but always follow your laboratory’s current protocols and check whether your programme requires a newer edition.

How to learn with a cath lab manual

Practical manuals are most effective when you connect them directly to your daily work:

1. Read ahead of new procedure types. Before you scrub or monitor a type of case for the first time, read the relevant section and list what your role involves.
2. Build your own checklists. Turn the content into short checklists for setup, monitoring and post-procedure care, then compare them with your lab’s protocols.
3. Review after each shift. Spend ten minutes revisiting anything you did not understand; our guide to active recall shows how to make that review stick.

For professional standards and resources in cardiovascular nursing and critical care, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is a useful companion.

Format, preview and access

Choosing between digital formats for clinical manuals? See how to choose medical eBooks.

Related titles for the cath lab team

• Textbook of Interventional Cardiology, 8th Edition: the physician-level reference for those who want more depth.
• Netter’s Cardiology, 3rd Edition: illustrated explanations of the diseases treated in the lab.
• Cardiology: A Practical Handbook: a concise overview of clinical cardiology.
• Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition: broader nursing care of cardiovascular patients.

Frequently asked questions

Is Invasive Cardiology written for physicians?

No. It is written specifically for nurses, technologists and allied health personnel in the catheterization laboratory, although trainees may also find it helpful.

Is this the newest edition?

No. This page offers the 3rd edition from 2010. A later edition exists, so check which one your programme or employer recommends before buying.

What exactly do I receive?

The book as a PDF eBook. Publisher platforms, activation codes and supplementary resources are not included.

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