Handbook of Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery

1. Preoperative Evaluation and Management

2. Operative Management

3. Postoperative Management

4. Postoperative Complications Involving the Heart and Lungs

5. Postoperative Complications Involving Other Organ Systems

6. Late Postoperative Management

7. Management of Infants and Children

8. Mechanical Cardiac Support and Transplantation

Appendix 1. Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area from Height and Weight

Appendix 2. Recommendations for Preventing Bacterial Endocarditis

Appendix 3. Usual Dosages of Drugs Commonly Used in Adults

Appendix 4. Usual Dosages of Drugs Commonly Used in Infants and Children