A Practical Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care
RAKHI BALACHANDRANSynopsis
This manual of cardiac intensive care seeks to serve as a ready reckoner to nurses and resident doctors involved in the perioperative intensive care of patients with congenital heart disease. This manual has attempted to incorporate some of the key aspects of the general postoperative care of patients undergoing congenital heart surgery, special considerations in each type of congenital heart disease, the expected postoperative complications and their management.
Synopsis
This manual of cardiac intensive care seeks to serve as a ready reckoner to nurses and resident doctors involved in the perioperative intensive care of patients with congenital heart disease. This manual has attempted to incorporate some of the key aspects of the general postoperative care of patients undergoing congenital heart surgery, special considerations in each type of congenital heart disease, the expected postoperative complications and their management.
Description
This manual of cardiac intensive care seeks to serve as a ready reckoner to nurses and resident doctors involved in the perioperative intensive care of patients with congenital heart disease. This manual has attempted to incorporate some of the key aspects of the general postoperative care of patients undergoing congenital heart surgery, special considerations in each type of congenital heart disease, the expected postoperative complications and their management.
Key Features
- Ready reference resource for ‘on call’ resident doctors and nurses in pediatric cardiac intensive care units and accessible resource for pediatricians, neonatologists and ICU personnel involved in the care of children with congenital heart disease.
- Comprehensive chapters covering key general aspects of pediatric cardiac intensive care.
- Structured protocols for postoperative management of specific congenital heart defects.
- Common postoperative complications addressed individually.
- Dedicated chapters on Infection Control in Low Resource Settings, Preoperative Stabilization and transport of sick infant with Congenital Heart Disease, and Organization of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Product Details
Publisher :
JPB ;1/e edition (01 January 2022)
Edition :
1/e edition
Binding :
Paper Back
Language :
English
Paperback :
450 pages
ISBN-13 :
9789390595631
Item Weight :
905 grams
Dimensions :
6.75 x 9.5
Printing Format Color :
Two Color