Core Topics In Cardiac Anaesthesia

This fully-updated third edition provides a practical and concise guide to all aspects of the perioperative care of cardiac surgical patients. Produced by recognised leaders from world-renowned cardiac centres, this is the authoritative text for residents and fellows in anaesthesia and cardiac surgery, clinical perfusionists, and critical care nurses. Updated chapters include regional anesthesia, paediatric cardiac anaesthesia, and anaesthesia for specific procedures such as aortic valve surgery and cardiac transplantation. An entire section is dedicated to transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) in recognition of the increasing demand for basic TOE training. The book also includes an expanded chapter on the applications and anaesthetic implications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The text focuses on clinical practice and the basic science and pharmacology underpinning cardiac anaesthesia, ensuring the reader can easily apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations.

This book provides an easy-to-read introduction to the many topics in cardiac anaesthesia for postgraduate trainees undertaking this important part of their training. It is designed to be comprehensive but concise, as well as being a useful and up-to-date 'refresher' and aide memoire for practising anaesthetists at all levels of experience. It will also serve as a valuable quick reference to all key topics for other theatre-based personnel.