C.C.U

is an area in hospital that is equipped with special electronic devices in monitoring patient with actual or potential heart problem.

The equipment of C.C.U

Fluid Bed side C.C.U monitor

Central station monitor

Central station

Monitor Monitoring the patient. Direct record of E.C.G. Alarm system.

E.C.G. machine

Temporal pacemaker

Defibrillator (D.C. Shock).

Ophthalmoscope

A portable x ray machine

Resuscitation equipment

Laryngoscope

Endo tracheal tubes.

Oral airway

Ambo bag mask

1. Lubricant

2. adhesive tape

3. syringes

Suction and sterile tube.

Sphygmomanometer, stethoscope and thermometer.

Medication for all cases

Responsibility of the nurse

• The nurse can act as patient, guide him, and provide physical and psychological support.

• Teach the patient about his condition and treatment.

• The nurse should be responsible for informing relatives that the patient has been admitted the hospital.

• The nurse should be qualities of constant awareness, patience, optimism and maturity.

Classification of patient admitted to the C.C.U

Angina pectoris

Is a clinical syndrome characterized by paroxysms of pain or feeling of pressure in the anterior chest

What the nursing observation and intervention for patient with angina

Observe the patient of restlessness or anxiety.

Put the patient in rest position and avoid over work.

Avoid heavy diet.

Observe the patient of any signs of pallor, sweating which may indicate returning of pain.

Check vital signs hourly.

Myocardial infarction

It is damage to an area of myocardium occurs by thrombus or thermo, the site of infarction depends on the vessel blocked

What the nursing intervention for patient with MI

Observe any sign of pallor, sweating, anxiety or restlessness which might indicate returning of pain.

Check temperature every 4 hours because it happened for first few days of the disease.

Check pulse and blood pressure is very important.

Check fluid intake and out-put.