Thoroughly revised, this handy manual is filled with practical advice for the entire cardiac care team. It covers all aspects of care of the surgical heart patient-from preoperative assessment to postoperative management to treatment protocols.<br><br><ul><li>Chapters written by both nurses and doctors emphasize the critical care team approach to cardiac surgery to improve patient outcomes and provide useful, practical information for every clinical setting.<br></li><Li>A logical organization, including individual sections on preoperative, operative, and postoperative issue speeds to the information you need.</li></ul><br><br><ul><Li>The latest details on coronary artery disease . fluid, electrolyte, and renal function . management of postoperative cardiac arrhythmias . mechanical devices . and postoperative myocardial ischemia enhance your clinical acumen. <br></li><li>An updated appendix of Management Summaries keeps you current on the latest in care. <br></li><Li>New images and line drawings illuminate key steps to help you master every procedure.</li></ul>