Cardiac Handbook

[NeuroRN123]

I am a neuro ICU nurse and I am looking into working in a cardiac ICU. Is there a handbook or good textbook that you have really found helpful working in CCU? Thanks in advance

[CCRNCMC11]

When I started in CCU I always had my critical care book from nursing school with me. Read the cardiac section over and over and you'll be fine. The book I used is called Critical Care Nursing: Dx and Management by Linda D. Urden. It's also the only book I used to study for the CMC cert and it's a great reference!

[NeuroRN123]

I will check into it! Thank you very much!

[andi.w]

Try this: http://fastfactsforcriticalcare.com/

I bought this mini binder as a new grad and still use it as a reference. It's not only cardiac, but has several sections for neuro, drugs, respiratory, etc. I also bought the additional sections for IABP and cardiac surgery. I believe they now have it available as a smartphone app, and it's quite a bit cheaper than the book version.

[akaneo]

I found this when I first started in the CCU over a year ago, and I pass it on every chance I get (in fact, I signed up just to share it with you!). Very simple to understand. Hope it helps.

Understanding Adult Hemodynamics

A Primer for:

Cardiovascular Surgery and

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2yv4am8ka49g5gk/understanding%20hemodynamics.pdf

[Sugarcoma, RN]

This is an excellent resource! Thank you so very much for posting this akaneo!

[chare]

You might find the Edwards' Quick Guide to Cardiopulmonary Care 2nd Edition helpful.

There are several other resources available on their education page as well.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Great ICU resources!

[NeuroRN123]

Thank you everyone for sharing your resources...these are just what I was looking for!

[marilynbaker]

this may help. Its more general ICU but I found it helpful when I was starting out. I also saved my old text from school: Lewis Medical Surgical

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