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https://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2019.287
The Coronary Care Unit at the Čakovec County Hospital
Ljiljana Kralj
; Čakovec County Hospital, Čakovec, Croatia
Abstract
The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at the Čakovec County Hospital manage patients suffering
from heart diseases who require constant monitoring. The CCU is equipped with medical equipment
and gear for performing various diagnostic and treatment procedures. When working with cardiac
patients, teamwork and good communication skills are very important. Nurses are educated in recognizing
arrhythmias and in cardiopulmonary reanimation, disease complications, and the administration
and action of medication. The CCU performs many invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and
treatment procedures, which requires being well-equipped with medical devices and trained staff.
Keywords
coronary care unit; medical equipment; nurse
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230289
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Publication date:
10.12.2019.
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