Authors

• Ljiljana Kralj — 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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## Conclusion The CCU treats patients who require constant monitoring, care, and treatment. The role of the nurse is extremely important because nurses are with the patients 24 hours a day. Care for cardiac patients requires teamwork, cooperation, and well-educated and experienced nurses whose work is based on good communication skills and empathy towards patients, with whom it is very important to develop a feeling of safety and trust that significantly influences the treatment outcomes. The work of nurses and technicians in the coronary unit requires constant education and readiness to acquire new knowledge and competencies required for work with patients in order to maximize the quality of care.