Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

An instant bedside reference in day-to-day practical management of cardiac patients in intensive care. The book is well laid out, easy to reference and pocket-sized, full of practical information in clinical management as well as educational material on common cardiac conditions

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This 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