1st Edition

Nursing Skills in Cardiorespiratory Assessment and Monitoring

By Tina Moore, Sheila Cunningham Copyright 2021
112 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

112 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

112 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Organisms need to be able to maintain nearly constant internal environments in order to survive, grow and function effectively and efficiently. By maintaining homeostasis, humans remain healthy, strong and protected from the invasion of foreign organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. This practical pocket guide covers: • the anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system vital signs... Read more

Introduction

Sheila Cunningham and Tina Moore

Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Sheila Cunningham

Chapter 2: Vital Signs

Tina Moore

Chapter 3: Oxygenation

Tina Moore

Chapter 4: Advanced respiratory skills

Tina Moore

Chapter 5: Cardiovascular Skills

Tina Moore

Chapter 6: Cannulation and Venepuncture

Sheila Cunningham

 

Biography

Tina Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She teaches nursing assessment, clinical skills and care interventions for both pre-qualifying and post-qualifying nurses. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow.

Sheila Cunningham is an Associate Professor in Adult Nursing at Middlesex University, UK. She has a breadth of experience teaching nurses both pre- and post-registration and she mentors clinicians supporting students in practice. She is also a Middlesex University Teaching Fellow and holds a Principal Fellowship at the Higher Education Academy. Her current role is Director for Learning, Teaching and Quality (School of Health and Education).