A Practical Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia

This is a practical, portable text designed for use in the operating room and intensive care unit. The book is divided into four sections and its 24 chapters cover every aspect of the practice of cardiac anaesthesia.

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This is a practical, portable text designed for use in the operating room and intensive care unit. The book is divided into four sections covering the following areas: peri-operative management of a routine adult cardiac case; anaesthetic management of a specific cardiac disorder; mechanical circulatory support both inside and outside of the operating room; management of thoracic procedures. The book's 24 chapters cover every aspect of the practice of cardiac anaesthesia and each chapter is preceded by an outline, allowing the reader to locate easily a particular heading. References and suggested reading lists are also provided.