Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Abstract This chapter discusses the roles of both diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac catheterization in the management of critically ill infants and children. Providers caring for these patients should be comfortable…

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an established modality of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for patients with severe, refractory cardiac and/or respiratory failure. ECMO evolved as an extension of the…

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Arrhythmias and Pacing

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Arrhythmias and Pacing

Abstract The rapid recognition, diagnosis, and management of cardiac arrhythmias are essential skills in the intensive care unit (ICU). Outcomes can hinge on the timely initiation of arrhythmia therapy. The…

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Cardiovascular Physiology for Intensivists

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Cardiovascular Physiology for Intensivists

Abstract Importance: The goal of the cardiovascular system is to maximize delivery of oxygen to organs and tissues to meet their metabolic demands. Disruption of this normal cardiac function is…

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Monitoring Systems

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Monitoring Systems

Abstract Critically ill patients are vulnerable to organ injury and circulatory failure due to cellular hypoxia. Monitoring for perturbations in circulatory well-being, early recognition of tissue hypoxia, and prevention of…

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Low Birth Weight and Other High-Risk Conditions

Jun 15, 2019 by in CARDIOLOGY Comments Off on Low Birth Weight and Other High-Risk Conditions

Abstract Every year in the United States approximately 40,000 infants are born with congenital heart disease. Many of these infants require corrective or palliative surgery in the neonatal period. Mortality…

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