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Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery

Robert M. Bojar


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ISBN-13: 9781405104395
ISBN-10: 1405104392
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 01/2005
Edition Number: 4




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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:

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.




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Preface.

Acknowledgments.

Dedication


  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
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Appendices.

Appendix 1 Typical Preoperative Order SheetAppendix 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