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Klappentext The thoroughly updated Seventh Edition of this popular and widely used handbook presents the most current protocols and recommendations for care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This edition reflects current ACLS guidelines and the latest developments in cardiac surgery. The transplantation chapter has been entirely rewritten by a new author. Experts from leading hospitals offer detailed, practical guidelines on preoperative evaluation and preparation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care for all current cardiac surgical procedures. Perspectives valuable for cardiac surgeons, cardiac nurses, and anesthesiologists are included throughout. Coverage includes a chapter on infants and children. Appendices list drug dosages for adults and for infants and children. Zusammenfassung Presents protocols and recommendations for care of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. This title shows ACLS guidelines and the developments in cardiac surgery. It offers practical guidelines on preoperative evaluation and preparation! intraoperative management! and postoperative care for different cardiac surgical procedures. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Preoperative Evaluation and Management2. Operative Management3. Postoperative Management4. Postoperative Complications Involving the Heart and Lungs5. Postoperative Complications Involving Other Organ Systems6. Late Postoperative Management7. Management of Infants and Children8. Mechanical Cardiac Support and TransplantationAppendix 1. Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area from Height and WeightAppendix 2. Recommendations for Preventing Bacterial EndocarditisAppendix 3. Usual Dosages of Drugs Commonly Used in AdultsAppendix 4. Usual Dosages of Drugs Commonly Used in Infants and Children
