Modern Concepts and Practices in Cardiothoracic Critical Care

by Adam S. Evans, Gregory E. Kerr, Insung Chung

Overview

With an increase in admission to intensive care units, medical professionals must search for the best practices and procedures to provide efficient medical care to each patient. Despite medical advances, there is still a need for well-trained cardiovascular intensivists to meet the needs of patients. Modern Concepts and Practices in Cardiothoracic Critical Care brings together the most recent research and current issues facing medical professionals and patients in intensive cardiovascular care to provide the necessary tools and resources for improved health and medical care. Including chapters on safety, ethics, and specific surgical techniques, this book is an essential reference source for medical students, residents, fellows, anesthesiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, physician assistants and pharmacists who all care for patients following cardiothoracic surgery. This collection serves as a reference on topics such as patient care, preoperative assessments, pharmacology, surgical technologies and techniques, postoperative patient monitoring, and best practices in cardiothoracic critical care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466686038
Publisher:	IGI Global
Publication date:	08/31/2015
Pages:	1146
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 2.31(d)

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Michael J Bates, MD (East Carolina University)
Description: This book brings together the most recent research and thoroughly discusses current issues in cardiothoracic critical care. All aspects of ICU care of these patients in the perioperative period are addressed.
Purpose: The discipline of critical care for cardiac surgery patients has rapidly evolved in the last decade. As patients and procedures become more complex, perioperative care is also more challenging and even more important to achieve optimal surgical results. This is a vital subject and it is completely covered in this superb book.
Audience: This information will be of value to all surgeons and intensive care specialists engaged in the care of these patients. Residents and fellows will find the book invaluable as part of their education and training. The editors have assembled a group of highly respected authors to expertly each section.
Features: All aspects of care for cardiac surgery patients are discussed. The chapters on thoracic transplant are very good. The focus remains on cardiac surgery patients, but thoracic surgery patients are also covered. The layout is organized and each chapter is presented clearly. The comprehensive list of references with each chapter provides a complete academic experience for readers.
Assessment: The intellectual quality of this book is excellent. It includes a thorough and thoughtful discussion of each topic in a way that is both instructive and practical. Providers and trainees will benefit greatly from using this resource and, more importantly, their patients will benefit.

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