Kaplan's cardiac anesthesia
Subtitle: the echo era
By: editor, Joel A. Kaplan ; associate editors, David L. Reich, Joseph S. Savino
Edition: 6th ed.
Publisher: Saunders/Elsevier; Saunders
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Philadelphia, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1202
ISBN-13: 9781437716177
Subjects: Cardiac Surgical Procedures; Heart; Anesthesia in cardiology; Drug effects; Surgery; Anesthesia
Other titles: Cardiac anesthesia
Description: Dr. Joel L. Kaplan and a host of other authorities help you make the best use of the latest techniques and navigate your toughest clinical challenges. Whether you are administering anesthesia to cardiac surgery patients or to cardiac patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery, you'll have the guidance you need to avoid complications and ensure maximum patient safety. Inside this edition you'll find state-of-the-art coverage of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), minimally invasive/robotic cardiac surgery, cardiac assist devices and artificial hearts, cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy, and many other cutting-edge topics. Update your understanding cardiovascular and coronary physiology, and the latest advances in molecular biology and inflammatory response mechanisms. Master the newest approaches to perioperative assessment and management, including state-of-the art diagnostic techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.