The Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiac Surgical Care

By John V. Conte, William A. Baumgartner, Sharon G. Owens, et al.

Thoroughly revised, this handy manual is filled with practical advice for the entire cardiac care team. It covers all aspects of care of the surgical heart patient-from preoperative assessment to postoperative management to treatment protocols.Chapters written by both nurses and doctors emphasize the critical care team approach to cardiac surgery to improve patient outcomes and provide useful, practical information for every clinical setting.A logical organization, including individual sections on preoperative, operative, and postoperative issue speeds to the information you need.The latest details on coronary artery disease . fluid, electrolyte, and renal function . management of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias . mechanical devices . and postoperative myocardial ischemia enhance your clinical acumen. An updated appendix of Management Summaries keeps you current on the latest in care. New images and line drawings illuminate key steps to help you master every procedure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323018106
• ISBN13: 9780323018104
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 489 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.3" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Rich content of protocols

This book has rich amount of protocols,which lead you correct therapy.As Johns Hopkins is one of the leaders of Cardiac surgery,you can touch knowledge of them