Abstract
Cardiac care of the patient in the PCICU is a complex process. This chapter describes salient aspects of nursing care associated specifically with cardiovascular management, delayed sternal closure, and the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Also included is discussion regarding implications of fast-track pathway of care. Additionally, this chapter will incorporate examples of communication tools utilized during patient handoffs to foster improved care and safety, in specific centers.
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Lincoln, P., Beke, D., Braudis, N., Leonard, E., Pye, S., & Smith, E. (2014). Pediatric cardiac intensive care-cardiovascular management: Nursing considerations. In Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Intensive Care (pp. 1329–1347). Springer-Verlag London Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4619-3_196
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