POSTOPERATIVE CRITICAL CARE FOR ADULT CARDIAC SURGICAL PATIENTS 2ED (PB 2018) Paperback

This book provides a thorough and updated guide to the critical care needed after heart surgery, which is often very complex. Managing these patients presents significant challenges, and their recovery heavily depends on the quality of postoperative critical care. This extensively revised edition of "Postoperative Critical Care for Cardiac Surgical Patients" continues to offer a practical, step-by-step approach to managing adult cardiac surgery patients in the intensive care unit. It has been significantly updated to reflect recent advancements in the field, including new sections on managing the kidney, digestive system, and breathing after surgery, dealing with infections and inflammation, caring for transplant recipients, and enhancing postoperative safety. This essential resource is vital for cardiac surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, and intensivists, outlining the best practices for the daily care of adult patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures.