Chapter 13. Intensive Care Management of the Postoperative Patient
- Jaroslav F. Stark Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
- Marc R. de Leval Professor,
- Victor T. Tsang Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
DOI: 10.1002/0470093188.ch13
Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Macrae, D. and Larovere, J. (2006) Intensive Care Management of the Postoperative Patient, in Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects, Third Edition (eds J. F. Stark, M. R. de Leval and V. T. Tsang), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470093188.ch13
Editor Information
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 SEP 2006
- Published Print: 11 AUG 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470093160
Online ISBN: 9780470093184
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- postoperative intensive care management;
- pharmacological management of Low Cardiac Output (LCO);
- capillary leak syndrome;
- longer-term vasodilator therapy using angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors;
- necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Cardiovascular System
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Fluid Therapy after Cardiac Surgery
Bleeding and Blood Transfusion
Arrhythmias and Pacing
Respiratory System
Gastrointestinal System
Renal System and Fluid Therapy
Sepsis
Neurological Dysfunction
Tracheostomy
References