Handbook of Cardiac Emergencies

by Edited by Ian McConachie , David Hesketh Roberts

• ISBN13: 9780521265218
• ISBN10: 0521265215
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-07-01
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

This book is aimed at broad spectrum of intensive and coronary care personnel and provides rapid access to important information on the treatment of the patient in the coronary care unit (CUU), in an easily readable and accessible format. It comprises a series of articles on key aspects of emergency care of the cardiac patient and reviews some of the most advanced concepts in the CCU. Whilst assuming a basic knowledge of underlying problems, the book nonetheless outlines key physiological principles where necessary, and critically reviews current literature and best practice. The book focuses on providing key practical information on treatment techniques for busy CUU personnel and features some important topics such as shock, sever sepsis, echocardiography, catheter-based treatments for acute cardiac emergencies, cardiac arrest and CPR, cardiogenic shock, heart failure and the role of surgical intervention.

Table of Contents

Preface

Basic Principles

Acute cardiac pharmacology

Shock

Heart-lung interactions and IPPV I McConachie

Monitoring

Right ventricle in health and disease

Heart and circulation in severe

Echocardiography and cardiac emergencies

Mechanical aids

Catheter-based treatments for acute cardiac emergencies

Specific Problems

Cardiac arrest and CPR

Unstable angina and myocardial infarction

Cardiogenic shock

Heart failure

Acute management of arrhythmias

Miscellaneous emergencies

Role of surgical intervention

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