Handbook of Cardiac Critical Care and Anaesthesia 1st Edition
Handbook of Cardiac Critical Care and Anaesthesia, 1st Edition is a comprehensive, fast-access clinical reference designed for cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, cardiologists, and healthcare professionals working in high-acuity cardiac care settings. This essential handbook brings together the latest knowledge, evidence-based practices, and real-world clinical insights required to manage critically ill cardiac patients confidently and efficiently.
Covering every stage of perioperative and critical cardiac care—including preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, postoperative ICU support, advanced monitoring, mechanical circulatory devices, and emergency interventions—this handbook provides a clear, structured, and practical approach aligned with modern cardiac anaesthesia standards.
Written by experienced specialists in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care, the book simplifies complex concepts using algorithms, key points, tables, and high-yield summaries ideal for quick decision-making at the bedside. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, responding to an acute crisis, or guiding a patient through recovery, this handbook ensures you have the right information exactly when you need it.
Key Features:
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Comprehensive Cardiac Anaesthesia Coverage – Includes physiology, pharmacology, perioperative evaluation, and anesthesia techniques.
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Critical Care Focus – Detailed discussions on cardiac emergencies, hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, shock, mechanical ventilation, and ECMO.
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Evidence-Based Protocols – Management algorithms, updated practice guidelines, and clinically proven approaches.
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User-Friendly Format – High-yield bullet points, tables, flowcharts, and quick-reference summaries for rapid bedside use.
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Postoperative Care Essentials – Covers cardiac ICU monitoring, pain control, complications, nutrition, and long-term planning.
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Practical Tools & Tips – Includes troubleshooting guides, medication charts, and case-based insights.
