Ebook: Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Fourth Edition

Extensively revised to cover recent advances in cardiac surgery, the fourth edition of Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the gold standard for management of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery.

The easily referenced outline format 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.

This comprehensive guide features:

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• Detailed presentation addressing all aspects of perioperative care for adult cardiac surgery patients
  
• Outline format allowing quick access to information
  
• Chronological approach to patient care starting with diagnostic tests then covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care issues
  
• Additional chapters discussing bleeding, the respiratory, cardiac, and renal subsystems in depth, and aspects of care specific to recovery on the postoperative floor
  
• Completely updated references
  
• Extensive illustrations, including NEW figures depicting operative techniques
  
• 14 helpful appendices covering order and flow sheets, protocols, commonly used drug dosages, and procedures

Practical and accessible, the Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery is the essential reference guide to cardiac surgical patient care.

Content:
Chapter 1 Synopsis of Adult Cardiac Surgical Disease (pages 1–58):
Chapter 2 Diagnostic Techniques in Cardiac Surgery (pages 59–89):
Chapter 3 Preoperative Considerations and Risk Assessment (pages 91–127):
Chapter 4 Cardiac Anesthesia (pages 129–175):
Chapter 5 Cardiopulmonary Bypass (pages 177–203):
Chapter 6 Myocardial Protection (pages 205–216):
Chapter 7 Admission to the ICU and Monitoring Techniques (pages 217–234):
Chapter 8 Early Postoperative Care (pages 235–263):
Chapter 9 Mediastinal Bleeding (pages 265–291):
Chapter 10 Respiratory Management (pages 293–338):
Chapter 11 Cardiovascular Management (pages 339–466):
Chapter 12 Fluid Management, Renal and Metabolic Problems (pages 467–507):
Chapter 13 Post?ICU Care and Other Complications (pages 509–570):