IE Guide to Patient Management in the Cardiac Step Down/Telemetry Unit: A Case-Based Approach

Table of Contents

Chapter 1--The Pace of a Telemetry Floor: An approach to chest pain.

Chapter 2--Real cases on acute coronary syndrome: Diagnosis, management and follow up

Chapter 3--Real cases on arrhythmias: Diagnosis of tachyarrhythmia and bradyarrhythmiawith management

Chapter 4--Real cases on syncope and dizziness: Diagnosis, management and follow up.

Chapter 5--Real cases on valvular disease on telemetry: Diagnosis, management and followup

Chapter 6--Real cases on management of acute heart failure syndrome.

Chapter 7--Real cases on management of hypertensive emergency and pericardial disease.

Chapter 8--Real cases on transient ischemic attack and stroke.

Chapter 9--Real cases on peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease

Chapter 10--Abnormal telemetry rhythms and electrocardiogram.

Appendix:Telemetry–indications

Cardiacdysrhythmia

•Atrial fibrillation or flutter

•SVT–supraventricular tachycardia

•PVC–premature ventricular contraction under treatment

•Ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation

•Bradycardia < 50/min

Heartblock–2nd or 3rd degree

Angina

AcuteMI–transferred from ICU

Respiratoryfailure

Hypotensionor HTN

Electrolyteimbalance

•Hypokalemia

•Hyperkalemia

•Hypocalcemia

•Hypercalcemia

Syncope

Keep every patient safe and healthy on the Stepdown floor and cardiac care unit

Are you new to the telemetry floor? This practical,case-based guide provides everything you need to perform your job with the knowledge and skill of a cardiac unit veteran.  

Patient Management in the Telemetry/Cardiac Step Down Unit: A Case-Based Approach guides you through every case you’re likely encounter on the Stepdown floor. Each case is straight from one of the author’s real life experience and provides detailed instruction on how on how to best manage the situation. Standout features of this unsurpassed guide includes case-based, highly practical coverage of initial diagnosis, management, and creation of a care plan, along with troubleshooting tips on managing more complicated situations. 

With Patient Management in the Telemetry/Cardiac Step Down Unit: A Case-Based Approach,you have everything you need to minimize errors, improve outcomes, communicate clearly with patients, and provide the quick management tips required in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.