Extensively revised to cover recent advances in cardiac surgery, the fourth edition of 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:

• 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

Contents

1. Synopsis of Adult Cardiac Surgical Disease
2. Diagnostic Techniques in Cardiac Surgery
3. Preoperative Considerations and Risk Assessment
4. Cardiac Anesthesia
5. Cardiopulmonary Bypass
6. Myocardial Protection
7. Admission to the ICU and Monitoring Techniques
8. Early Postoperative Care
9. Mediastinal Bleeding and Its Management
10. Respiratory Management
11. Cardiovascular Management
12. Fluid Management, Renal and Metabolic Problems
13. Post-ICU Care and Other Complications

Appendices

1. Typical Preoperative Order Sheet
2. Typical Orders for Admission to the ICU
3. Transfer Orders from the ICU
4. Typical ICU Flowsheet
5. Heparinization Protocol for Cardiac Surgery Patients
6. Hyperglycemia Protocol for Cardiac Surgery Patients
7. Doses of Parenteral Medications Commonly Used in the ICU and Their Modifications in Renal Failure
8. Doses of Nonparenteral Medications Commonly Used After Heart Surgery and Their Modifications in Renal Failure
9. Drug and Food Interactions with Warfarin (Coumadin)
10. Definitions from the STS Data Specifications (2004)
11. Technique of Thoracentesis
12. Technique for Tube Thoracostomy
13. Technique for Insertion of Percutaneous Tracheostomy Tube
14. Body Surface Area Nomogram for Adults

Index

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