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

Critical Heart Disease in Infants and Children, 3rd Edition, offers a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the management of congenital and acquired heart disease in the pediatric ICU. Authored by experts Ross M. Ungerleider, Kristen Nelson McMillan, and David S. Cooper, this full-color edition provides pediatric intensivists, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to safely care for critically ill children.

This new edition reflects the most recent advancements in the field, including updates on surgical techniques, perioperative management, and pharmacologic treatments. It also covers significant developments in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, mechanical assist devices, heart and lung transplantation, and interventional cardiac catheterization.

With 27 new chapters, this edition emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach in the ICU, providing practical solutions for team building, performance improvement, and quality care. Additionally, readers will find a detailed chapter on bedside ultrasound, along with comprehensive discussions on new pharmacologic agents, the impact of congenital heart disease on adults, and more.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Updates: Reflects the latest advancements in surgical techniques, perioperative management, and the treatment of congenital heart disease.
• New Topics: Includes new chapters on Cardiac Trauma, Congenital Heart Disease in Adults, Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Outcome Evaluation.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Emphasizes the creation of cohesive ICU teams, with insights on performance improvement and training for better patient outcomes.
• Advanced Tools: Features new content on bedside ultrasound techniques and pharmacologic agents, making it a valuable practical guide for ICU care.
• Enhanced Visuals: The all-new full-color format enhances the readability of complex concepts and speeds up navigation throughout the text.
• Ebook Access: Purchase includes access to the enhanced ebook, featuring the complete text, figures, and references, accessible on multiple devices.

Ideal For:

• Pediatric intensivists
• Pediatric cardiologists
• Cardiac surgeons
• Anesthesiologists
• Medical students and residents in pediatric cardiology
• Healthcare professionals involved in pediatric cardiac ICU care

Authors:

Ross M. Ungerleider MD (Author),

Kristen Nelson McMillan (Author),

David S. Cooper MD (Author),

Jon N. Meliones MD (Author),

Jeffrey Jacobs (Author)

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