ICU Care in Cardiac Surgery

Concise guide to ICU care of cardiac surgery patients covering numerous potential issues and their management. Includes descriptions and function of instruments and 'gadgets'.

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This book in a concise guide to the care of patients in the intensive care unit after cardiac surgery.



Beginning with an overview of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, the next chapters discuss ICU set up and ICU care.



Each of the following sections discusses the clinical and surgical management of issues that may occur in the ICU post-cardiac surgery. Topics include renal failure, arrhythmia, seizures, bleeding and infection, intra aortic balloon pump, tracheostomy, urinary catheterisation and more.



Descriptions and function of instruments and 'gadgets' are included, as well as clinical images and diagrams to enhance learning.







Key Points





Concise guide to ICU care of cardiac surgery patients
Provides overview of cardiovascular and respiratory systems and surgery
Covers numerous post-surgery issues and their management
Includes descriptions and function of instruments and 'gadgets'