Hemodynamic Monitoring: Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application [Paperback]

Gloria Oblouk Darovic RN CCRN (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721692931 | ISBN-13: 978-0721692937 | Publication Date: March 29, 2002 | Edition: 3

Praised by nursing students for its straightforward language and readability, this interdisciplinary reference on bedside hemodynamic monitoring covers the technical aspects of clinical monitoring, including diagnostic and management principles for fluid-filled systems, intracranial hemodynamics, open-heart surgery patients, pediatric patients, and more! Well illustrated chapters detail exactly how to insert and manipulate catheters safely, read monitors properly, and interpret readings accurately. Precise illustrations deliver crucial details on delicate techniques. Content on the strengths and shortcomings of various hemodynamic monitoring modalities has been expanded significantly in the third editon, and a new chapter on intra-aortic balloon pumping has been added.TOC.

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About the Author

Gloria Obolouk Darovic, RN, CCRN, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Product Details

• Paperback: 912 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 3 edition (March 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721692931
• ISBN-13: 978-0721692937
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly comprehensive, yet surprisingly readable, October 30, 1997

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This review is from: Hemodynamic Monitoring: Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application (Paperback)

I currently work in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care setting, and have found this book to be among the best hemodynamic texts available. Its comprehensive presentation of anatomy, technology, and pathophysiology in relation to hemodynamics is arranged very intelligently. What I enjoyed most about this book though was its readability. The language is straightforth and simple without losing any of its meaning, which has lent to its popularity among nursing students performing clinical rotations in the unit. Friends of mine who have borrowed this book invariably purchase their own copy afterwards. It is that good! I reccomend this book to anyone in a field where hemodynamics hold importance.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, November 20, 2005

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This review is from: Hemodynamic Monitoring: Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application (Paperback)

This book has been invaluable in explaining ALL the different parts of hemodynamics and the interplay between the characters (presure, flow, etc). I credit this book for helping me pass the CCRN. It will help you analyze waveforms and predict outcomes to attain the best clinical outcome for your patients. Truly a wonderful investment.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for advanced hemodynamic knowledge, June 7, 2007

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Barbara Billingsley (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hemodynamic Monitoring: Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application (Paperback)

This is an excellent resource for advanced hemodynamic monitoring. I recommend for any ICU / critical care RN. I am in nurse anesthesia school and I was supposed to be familiar with this before I got here. It's very comprehensive, not too difficult to understand, but not "PA catheters for Dummies" either. I will refer to this book often.