CARDIAC SURGERY
Mediastinal Bleeding
9Mediastinal Bleeding I. Overview The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during cardiac surgical procedures causes a significant disruption of the coagulation system that may contribute to a coagulopathy of varying…
Respiratory Management
10Respiratory Management I. General Comments Virtually all patients undergoing open‐heart surgery will have some element of postoperative pulmonary dysfunction.1 However, in the vast majority of patients, it is well tolerated…
13: Post‐ICU Care and Other Complications
CHAPTER 13Post‐ICU Care and Other Complications General Comments Transfer from the ICU and Postoperative Routines Differential Diagnosis of Common Postoperative Symptoms Respiratory Care and Complications Cardiac Care and Complications Renal,…
12: Fluid Management, Renal, Metabolic, and Endocrine Problems
CHAPTER 12Fluid Management, Renal, Metabolic, and Endocrine Problems Body Water Distribution Effects of CPB and Off‐Pump Surgery on Renal Function Routine Fluid Management in the Early Postoperative Period Identifying Risk…
11: Cardiovascular Management
CHAPTER 11Cardiovascular Management Basic Principles Low Cardiac Output Syndrome Inotropic and Vasoactive Drugs Intra‐aortic Balloon Counterpulsation Mechanical Circulatory Support Systemic Hypertension Vasodilators and Antihypertensive Medications in the ICU Perioperative Myocardial…
10: Respiratory Management
CHAPTER 10Respiratory Management General Comments Postoperative Changes in Pulmonary Function Routine Ventilator, Sedation, and Analgesia Management Basic Concepts of Oxygenation Basic Concepts of Alveolar Ventilation Considerations to Achieve Early Extubation…
