Cardiac nurses' study day.A one-day symposium, hosted by the Cardiac Nurses' Section committee, was held in Christchurch at the end of August, attended by nurses from around New Zealand. The title "Latest trends and research" was chosen to allow presenters, who were mainly nurses, to present on topical issues relating to clinical practice. This also fitted with the section's core philosophy of promoting networking and collegial discussion. A founding section member, Diane Penney, delivered an opening speech on the importance of nurses presenting to nurses in such a forum. Topics covered by the nurse presenters included patient perspectives following coronary artery bypass Coronary artery bypass Surgical procedure to reroute blood around a blocked coronary artery. Mentioned in: Heart Failure coronary artery bypass, n and valve surgery, and critical factors affecting recovery; the home automatic external defibrillator automatic external defibrillator Smart defibrillator Cardiology A device designed to monitor the heart's electric activity and, if ventricular fibrillation is identified, deliver an electric shock. See Defibrillator, Ventricular fibrillation. trial, an international trial for persons in the community most at risk of sudden cardiac death Sudden Cardiac Death Definition Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest. ; how nurses and doctors deal with an unclear resuscitation status; the importance of Auckland Hospital's adult congenital heart disease congenital heart disease, any defect in the heart present at birth. There is evidence that some congenital heart defects are inherited, but the cause of most cases is unknown. service; and the nurse as a multi-organ specialist. A new technique of pulmonary vein isolation to treat atrial fibrillation was also discussed. The day concluded with the AGM AGM annual general meeting AGM n abbr (= annual general meeting) → AG f AGM n abbr (= annual general meeting) → JHV f and cocktail hour. |
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