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Ann Thorac Surg 1996;61:656
© 1996 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Review of Recent Books

Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing

Edited by Betsy Finkelmeier, Philadelphia, Raven Publishers, 1995, 528 pp, illustrated, $65.00, ISBN 0-397-54796-X

John H. Sanders, Jr, MD, Virginia Beggs, MS

See also page 651.

We read with great pleasure Betsy Finkelmeier's new book, Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing, and can recommend it most highly for all in patient care areas who deal with our unique group of patients. Success in any complex endeavor can only occur consistently when there is close teamwork between all involved. Nowhere is this more important than the cardiothoracic service. Ms Finkelmeier draws her knowledge from 18 years of clinical experience at Northwestern University and the University of Virginia. Her chapters are an amalgam of information rather than a single point of view.

The scope of the book is quite broad and provides an excellent discussion of pathology, physiology, preoperative evaluation, surgical procedures, postoperative care, and the nature of the devices we use. It has an excellent style and is aimed well above the entry-level nurse. As such, it will not only serve the graduate nurse well, but is aptly suited for medical students and house staff who rotate through our teaching services and want a readable description of what we do.

The book is not confined to cardiac surgery, and includes excellent chapters on general thoracic topics such as lung and esophageal surgery, diseases of the chest wall and mediastinum, pleural drainage, and trauma. There are excellent chapters on congenital heart disease in adults, transplantation, and mechanical assist devices. Many of the topics such as valvular surgery are difficult to find in as concise a form in other texts.

Each chapter includes excellent illustrations from a wide variety of sources, decision-making tables, and extensive references. The information is up-to-date and includes blood conservation, myocardial preservation, anesthetic considerations, and other data helpful to current efforts to improve quality of care while reducing length of stay and cost.

We can most highly recommend this excellent and comprehensive work to all who participate in the care of our patients: nursing staff, physicians, and therapists. It should be a part of the local libraries on each of our units, and will do much to help every patient for whom we are privileged to care.

Lebanon, New Hampshire


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