Manual of perioperative care in adult cardiac surgery
By: by Robert M. Bojar.
Contributors: Bojar, Robert M., 1951-
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Malden, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 630
Subjects: Heart -- Surgery -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Therapeutics, Surgical -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Cardiac Surgical Procedures -- Outlines.; Perioperative Care -- methods -- Outlines.
Genres: Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Outlines.
Description: Extensively revised to cover recent advances in cardiac surgery, this fourth edition continues the referenced outline format that allows health practitioners of all levels to understand and apply basic concepts to patient care-perfect for cardiothoracic and general surgery residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, medical students, and critical care nurses involved in the care of both routine and complex cardiac surgery patients. Provides extensive illustrations, including new figures depicting operative techniques, plus 14 helpful appendices covering order and flow sheets, protocols, commonly used drug dosages, and procedures.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Synopsis of adult cardiac surgical disease; title: Diagnostic techniques in cardiac surgery; title: Preoperative considerations and risk assessment; title: Cardiac anesthesia; title: Cardiopulmonary bypass; title: Myocardial protection; title: Admission to the ICU and monitoring techniques; title: Early postoperative care; title: Mediastinal bleeding; title: Respiratory management; title: Cardiovascular management; title: Fluid management, renal and metabolic problems; title: Post-ICU care and other complications.