Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing

An official publication of the Society for Vascular Nursing, the Second Edition of the Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing provides the core knowledge needed by the novice entering the specialty. It also serves as a manual for the nursing instructor, a study guide for cardiovascular certification, and a reference for the experienced vascular clinician caring for the challenging vascular patient. Topics include the evolution of vascular nursing, vascular assessment and diagnosis, vascular nursing research, and guideline-directed medical, endovascular and surgical therapy for the treatment of carotid artery stenosis, aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenosis, vascular access, venous disease, vascular trauma, amputations, and lymphedema. CONTENTS The Evolution of Vascular Nursing Vascular Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Anatomy and Physiology of the Vascular System Peripheral Vascular Assessment Vascular Diagnostic Studies Medications Used in Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease Teaching and Learning Principles Vascular Medicine and Rehabilitation Lower Extremity Arterial Disease Upper Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease Cerebrovascular Vascular Disease Mesenteric Ischemia Aneurysmal Disease Renovascular Disease and Ischemic Nephropathy Vascular Access Buerger’s Disease (Thromboangitis Obliterans) Raynaud’s Phenomenon Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Superficial Thrombophlebitis and Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary Embolism Chronic Venous Disease and Venous Ulcers Diabetic Foot Management Lymphedema Vascular Trauma Amputation Appendix A Overview of Topical Wound Treatments