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 0 Likes
CCRNCMC11 Specializes in CVICU. Has 2 years experience. Apr 15, 2013 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! 0 Likes
andi.w Apr 20, 2013 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. 0 Likes
akaneo May 1, 2013 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 0 Likes
Sugarcoma, RN Specializes in Trauma/Tele/Surgery/SICU. Has 2 years experience. May 3, 2013 This is an excellent resource! Thank you so very much for posting this akaneo! 0 Likes
chare May 3, 2013 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. 0 Likes
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 41 years experience. May 5, 2013 Great ICU resources! 0 Likes
NeuroRN123 May 7, 2013 Thank you everyone for sharing your resources...these are just what I was looking for! 0 Likes
marilynbaker Jun 18, 2013 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 Surgicalindex 0 Likes