Description
Book SynopsisThis manual is a practical guide to the care of children after cardiac surgery.
The second edition has been fully revised to include the latest advances in the field and includes many new topics.
Beginning with discussion on preparing for and receiving a paediatric patient from the operating theatre, the next chapter describes monitoring techniques.
Each of the following sections discusses the management of different conditions that may arise after surgery, including mediastinal bleeding, arrhythmias, capillary leak syndrome, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and renal issues, and infection.
Drug administration and dosages are also discussed in depth.
Key points
- Concise guide to the care of children after cardiac surgery
- Fully revised, second edition including many new topics
- Covers drug administration and dosages
- Previous edition (9789350906392) published in 2013
Table of Contents
- 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 Central Nervous System Issues
- Postoperative Renal Issues and Peritoneal Dialysis
- Pain Management (Sedation and Analgesia)
- Inotropes
- Postoperative Anticoagulation
- Routine General Care
- Infection Issues and Antimicrobials
- Postpericardiotomy Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defect with Specific Issue
