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