Anestesia cardiaca

Now in its thoroughly updated second edition , this practical handbook guides emergency physicians and intensive care clinicians through the initial diagnosis, stabilisation, management and disposition of patients with acute cardiovascular emergencies. In an extremely easy to use format, the book provides rapid access to the vital information physicians need to know. The first section describes resuscitation procedures that are crucial to the management of all cardiovascular emergencies. Subsequent sections cover specific disease processes and toxicologic emergencies, focusing on diagnosis, pharmacologic therapy, and other interventions in the emergent setting. Highlights of this new edition include increased coverage of coronary artery and peripheral artery stenting

This comprehensive guide is a complete revision tool for trainees preparing for examinations in cardiac anaesthesia. Presented in a question and answer format, the book covers all aspects of the subject, from traditional topics such as drugs for cardiovascular diseases, to congenital heart disease, embryology, and rheumatic problems with valves. Section two provides in depth coverage of echocardiography, with each chapter offering detailed explanations of the correct answers to assist understanding. The final chapter in this section is based on the accompanying DVD ROM of 70 echocardiography and echocardiogram videos. The final section presents 250 questions on important topics such as critical care and infection control. Key points * Complete revision tool for trainees preparing for cardiac anaesthesia examinations * Presented in question and answer format, with detailed explanations of answers * Includes chapter based on accompanying DVD ROM of 70 echocardiography videos * More than 330 images, diagrams, tables and figures