Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery (PDF)

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.