Product Description
Extensively revised to cover recent advances in cardiac surgery, the fourth edition of Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the gold standard for management of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The easily referenced outline format allows health practitioners of all levels to understand and apply basic concepts to patient care—perfect for cardiothoracic and general surgery residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, medical students, and critical care nurses involved in the care of both routine and complex cardiac surgery patients. This comprehensive guide features: Detailed presentation addressing all aspects of perioperative care for adult cardiac surgery patients Outline format allowing quick access to information Chronological approach to patient care starting with diagnostic tests then covering preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care issues Additional chapters discussing bleeding, the respiratory, cardiac, and renal subsystems in depth, and aspects of care specific to recovery on the postoperative floor Completely updated references Extensive illustrations, including NEW figures depicting operative techniques 14 helpful appendices covering order and flow sheets, protocols, commonly used drug dosages, and procedures Practical and accessible, the Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery is the essential reference guide to cardiac surgical patient care.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 10 reviews)

Must have for being a CT resident! by Julie A. Rizzo

5 Stars
September 05, 2009
Essential for CT! Easy to read, well-organized. Outlines common situations for the CT patient. Describes pathophysiology of diseases well, outlines mechanisms of medications well.

Awesome by Nicholas M. Rini

5 Stars
August 20, 2009
Great book! Exactly what I was looking for and easy to read. I will definitely get a ton of use out of this manual.

Great book! by Jurabek Babajanov

5 Stars
April 02, 2009
Contains all the essential info that interns/fellows/ICU staff should know about pre- and postoperative cardiac patient care. Reads like a thriller. Just Awesome!

review by Karie J. Savoy

5 Stars
December 20, 2008
This book is very informative and contains information needed for bedside care of the cardiac surgery patient

A MUST resource for those caring for Cardiac surgery patients by P. Thomas

5 Stars
April 29, 2008
This is a "bible" for anyone involved in the care of these patients. I refer to it on a daily basis and review several times in a day's work. Highly recommended.

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