Main description:

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

Contents:

Receiving Patient from Operation Theater, Assessment, Preparation and Handing-over Process
Monitoring Techniques
Cardiovascular Function and Assessment
Respiratory Assessment and Management
Pulmonary Hypertension Crisis and Management
Fluid and Electrolyte Management
Mediastinal Bleeding, Cardiac Tamponade and Transfusion Therapy
Capillary Leak Syndrome
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Care of the Patient with a Pacemaker
Chest Drain: Care, Insertion and Removal
Feeding and Nutrition
Postoperative Pulmonary Subsystem Issues and Management
Postoperative Gastrointestinal Issues
Postoperative Central Nervous System Issues
Postoperative Renal Issues and Peritoneal Dialysis
Pain Management (Sedation and Analgesia)
Inotropes
Postoperative Anticoagulation
Routine General Care
Infection Issues and Antimicrobials
Postpericardiotomy Syndrome
Congenital Heart Defect with Specific Issue