Manual of Cardiac Surgery [Paperback]

Originally published in 1980-1981 as a two-volume set, the Manual of Cardiac Surgery has been completely revised and now includes new full-color illustrations in a single convenient volume. This new edition maintains the high standards established in the first edition: insightful descriptions of various cardiac surgical procedures illuminated by clear, brilliant illustrations.Originally published in 1980-1981 as a two-volume set, the Manual of Cardiac Surgery has been completely revised and now includes new full-color illustrations in a single convenient volume. This new edition maintains the high standards established in the first edition: insightful descriptions of various cardiac surgical procedures illuminated by clear, brilliant illustrations.1 Preoperative Preparation.- Routine Preparation.- Medication Management.- Patient and Family Preparation.- References.- 2 Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery.- Monitoring.- Premedication.- Myocardial Protection: The Anesthesiologists Role.- Anesthetic Agents.- Paralyzing Agents.- Vasodilators.- Anesthetic Methods.- References.- 3 Basic Surgical Technique.- Dissection.- Suturing.- Additional Factors Affecting Technical Performance.- 4 Preparation for Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Skin Preparation and Draping.- Cannulation.- Reference.- 5 Conduct of Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Standard Bypass.- Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonates and Children.- References.- 6 Myocardial Preservation.- Operative (Mechanical) Coronary Perfusion.- Normothermic Ischemic Arrest.- Ischemia Modified by Topical Hypothermia.- Cold Cardioplegic Arrest.- Warm Blood Cardioplegia.- References.- 7 Postoperative Care.- Routine Monitoring.- Routine Therapy.- Problems.- References.- 8 Low Cardiac Output: Pathophysiology and Treatment.- Determinants of Cardiac Output.- Manipulation of Preload.- Manipulation of Afterload.- Manipulation of Myocardial Contractility.- Indications for Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation.- Technique of Inlc™