Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781284068320 ISBN-10: 1284068323 Copyright: 2016 Edition: 2nd Editor: Hardin, Sonya R., Kaplow, Roberta, Doody's Expert Review    Score: 100 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Cynthia Cummings,  EdD, RN, CHSE, CNE  (University of North Florida Brooks College of Health) Description This is a comprehensive review of the processes and care involved for cardiac surgery patients. The book has current and cutting-edge information on cardiac surgery procedures and includes important information pertinent to nursing care. Purpose The purpose is to prepare nurses for the care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. It also aims to provide a more advanced knowledge base and strategies for improved patient outcomes. Audience The book is written for both new and experienced nurses who are caring or interested in caring for cardiac surgery patients. It also can used to prepare for the cardiac surgery certification exam. Features This excellent book covers not only the basic topics important for the care of any cardiac patient, but also the new advances, such as TAVR, new VADs, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. The best parts of the book are the case studies and knowledge questions. Many tables and illustrations help explain the various surgeries and procedures. Assessment This book is comprehensive, well written, and easy to understand. The sections are highlighted well and include the prominent procedures. The information is very current and the case studies and knowledge questions very helpful. This is an excellent reference for anyone caring for cardiac surgery patients and should be recommended as a reference on all units taking care of these difficult patients. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.