Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

Prashant Shah MBBS MS DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery (Gold Medal) Chief Consultant, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai; Visiting Consultant, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India  

Receiving Patient from Operation Theater, Assessment, Preparation and Handing-over Process
Monitoring Techniques
Cardiovascular Function and Assessment
Respiratory Assessment and Management
Pulmonary Hypertension Crisis and Management
Fluid and Electrolyte Management
Mediastinal Bleeding, Cardiac Tamponade and Transfusion Therapy
Capillary Leak Syndrome
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Care of the Patient with a Pacemaker
Chest Drain—Care, insertion and Removal
Feeding and Nutrition
Postoperative Pulmonary Subsystem Issues and Management
Postoperative Gastrointestinal Issues
Postoperative CNS Issues
Postoperative Renal Issues and Peritoneal Dialysis
Pain Management (Sedation and Analgesia)
Inotropes
Postoperative Anticoagulation
Routine General Care
Infection Issues and Antimicrobials
Postpericardial Syndrome
Congenital Heart Defect with Specific Issue


 





Appendix (DRUG, Dilution, Administration, Dose)
Appendix (Flow Charts)
Appendix (Guidelines for Endotracheal Suction)
Appendix (Responsibilities of the Bedside Nurse when Chest Closing or Opening)