Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children (3rd Edition) – eBook

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Now in dazzling full color and reflecting the most recent advancements in the field, Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children, 3rd Edition (PDF) is an essential resource that equips healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge necessary for safely managing pediatric patients with both congenital and acquired heart diseases in the intensive care unit (ICU). This edition brings together contributions from esteemed cardiologists, pediatric intensivists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists from top medical centers worldwide. Each expert provides a rich, multifaceted view on diverse topics including medical and pharmacologic treatments, advanced surgical techniques, and foundational scientific principles relevant to the care of these vulnerable patients.

• Explores critical issues impacting adults who have congenital heart disease, shedding light on lifelong management strategies.
• Delivers a comprehensive overview of the fundamental pharmacology tied to new pharmacologic agents, enhancing clinical application knowledge.
• Features a vibrant, full-color layout that facilitates swift navigation and clarifies complex medical concepts for better comprehension.
• Incorporates an in-depth chapter focused on bedside ultrasound, providing practical techniques that professionals are likely to practice in ICU settings.
• Covers recent breakthroughs in managing pulmonary hypertension, advancements in mechanical assist devices, heart and lung transplantation, and cardiac catheterization interventions.
• Offers thorough revisions throughout the text, addressing indications, techniques, and potential complications associated with perioperative management as well as surgical methods for congenital heart conditions.
• Utilizes well-organized tables, algorithms, and text boxes, improving accessibility to vital clinical information while enhancing understanding in areas such as echocardiography, imaging processes, and pulmonary hypertension.
• Introduces 27 new chapters dedicated to the importance of team-based patient care in the ICU, discussing the formation of multidisciplinary teams, quality and performance improvement strategies, training approaches, and overcoming challenges in fostering a collaborative team environment.

This comprehensive guide is a must-have for any medical professional working with critically ill pediatric patients, blending essential knowledge with practical applications for excellence in care.

ISBNs: 978-1455707607, 978-0323550970, 0323550975, 978-0323550970

NOTE: This product includes the ebook version of Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children, 3rd Edition in PDF format. Please note that no access codes are bundled with this product.