Practical Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia 5/e

The most widely used clinical reference in cardiac anesthesia, A Practical Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia, provides
complete information on drugs, monitoring, cardiopulmonary bypass, circulatory support, and anesthetic management of
specific cardiac disorders. This large handbook incorporates clinically relevant basic science into a practical "what-
to-do" approach and is written in an easy-to-read outline format.


Designed for practicing anesthesiologists, as well as anesthesia residents, fellows in cardiothoracic anesthesia,
perfusionists, and all other anesthesia practitioners, this handbook delivers comprehensive and expertly presented
views of the discipline ?with outstanding color graphics and the practical, how-to style of a manual.


?Outline format presents information in a logical structure, making essential facts easy to find and apply

?Step-by-step coverage guides readers from cardiac physiology and pharmacology to anesthetic management of specific
cardiac surgical procedures to management of cardiac disorders, to circulatory support and organ preservation

?Insightful perspectives from acknowledged authorities address thoracic anesthesia and pain management in cardiac and
thoracic procedures


NEW to the 5th Edition?

?Chapters covering cardiac physiology and pericardial disease

?Content addressing adult congenital heart disease and the latest advances in percutaneous valves

?Full-color design throughout the text creates a more visually dynamic format and helps to highlight critical concepts

?TEE images in full-color provide detailed intraoperative views of cardiovascular structures and activity