Fast Facts for the Cath Lab Nurse: A Comprehensive Orientation Guide

By Brenda McCulloch RN MSN RCIS, this essential resource provides a practical orientation for nurses transitioning to the cath lab, a complex and challenging environment that demands specialized skills and knowledge.

As a nurse with a background in cardiac care or intensive care, you’re likely familiar with the intensity of the cath lab. With increasingly complex procedures and a high-stakes environment, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of your role and responsibilities. That’s where Fast Facts for the Cath Lab Nurse comes in – a quick-access guide designed to help you master the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this dynamic field.

[Role of the Nurse in the Cath Lab]

The cath lab is a team-based environment, and every healthcare provider plays a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care. As a nurse, you’re an integral part of this team, responsible for assisting with basic and advanced cath lab procedures, interpreting pressure waveforms, and understanding various calculations and angiographic images.

[Key Features and Benefits]

• Streamlined, bulleted information for quick reference
• Tables, examples of common hemodynamic calculations, and images of pressure waveforms and angiograms to aid understanding
• Chapters begin with key learning objectives, ensuring you know exactly what to expect
• A quick anatomy review to refresh your knowledge
• Assistance with Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification

Written in a clear, easy-to-read format, Fast Facts for the Cath Lab Nurse is the perfect orientation guide for nurses looking to upskill and take their careers to the next level.

[Product Details]

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Edition: 1st edition

Publication Date: December 13, 2018

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 199

ISBN-10: 0826134629

ISBN-13: 978-0826134622