Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses

Name: Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780367641061
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By Charlotte Pace

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Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses by Charlotte Pace is an essential guide designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of veterinary nurses and technicians caring for cardiac patients. The book begins with fundamental anatomy and physiology, progressing to common cardiac diseases in small animals such as congenital conditions and heart failure. It provides clear explanations on electrocardiography, thoracic radiography, and cardiac ultrasound, alongside practical nursing skills like heart auscultation and pulse assessment. Also included are details on cardiac pharmacology, first aid, and chronic care management, all supported by colour illustrations, diagrams, and concise summaries.
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This book is ideal for student veterinary nurses and technicians, as well as practising professionals seeking a practical, accessible reference for managing cardiac cases in general practice.

This concise textbook provides a comprehensive, practical guide for veterinary nurses and technicians who wish to develop their knowledge, confidence and skills when nursing the cardiac patient. This is the book that general practice veterinary nurses have been waiting for!

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Practical Cardiology for Veterinary Nurses is a concise textbook providing a comprehensive, practical guide for veterinary nurses and technicians striving to develop their knowledge, confidence, and skills in nursing cardiac patients. Presentations of heart disease in dogs and cats are common, making it essential for nurses to understand how to care for these patients and support their owners through potentially challenging times.

The book:

Begins with basic anatomy and physiology, the foundations needed to comprehend the disease processes explained in later chapters.
Covers diseases commonly seen in small animal practice, including congenital disease, heart failure, and treatment options.
Provides nurses with a solid understanding of electrocardiography, thoracic radiography, and cardiac ultrasound—how to perform these and interpret the findings.
Covers the practical requirements of the veterinary nurse, such as heart auscultation and feeling patient pulses.
Lists cardiac drugs, explaining when and why pharmacology would be used, along with potential side effects.
Includes a dedicated chapter on first aid.
Discusses chronic nursing management of heart conditions, including remote monitoring, support, and care planning.

The book is filled with learning features, including a glossary, diagrams, illustrations, and tables, all in full colour. It also includes concise end-of-chapter key points and further reading lists. Essential reading for student nurses and technicians, as well as those in practice needing a quick reference "on the ground," this is the book that general practice veterinary nurses have been waiting for.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367641061

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Illustration: 23 Tables, color; 59 Line drawings, color; 71 Halftones, color; 130 Illustrations, color

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 940g

Pages: 162

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Charlotte Pace Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Charlotte Pace qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2003, whilst working in practice in London. In the same year she moved to the Royal Veterinary College to work as a medicine nurse. In 2006 she became the dedicated cardiology nurse for the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. In 2010 she passed American veterinary technician exams and became the first nurse to hold the Cardiology qualification outside the US. From 2012 to 2015, Charlotte taught veterinary nurses on both degree and diploma programmes. In 2015 she returned to veterinary practice, is a visiting lecturer, and continues to write and lecture on veterinary cardiology. She is an active clinical coach and is a member of the editorial board for the Veterinary Nurse, a position she has held since 2012. She is a member of the BVNA council and will be President in the year 2022-2023.