Manual of perioperative care in adult cardiac surgery / by Robert M. Bojar.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Synopsis of adult cardiac surgical disease -- Diagnostic techniques in cardiac surgery -- Preoperative considerations and risk assessment -- Cardiac anesthesia -- Cardiopulmonary bypass -- Myocardial protection -- Admission to the ICU and monitoring techniques -- Early postoperative care -- Mediastinal bleeding -- Respiratory management -- Cardiovascular management -- Fluid management, renal and metabolic problems -- Post-ICU care and other complications.

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 patien.

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