Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

This manual is a practical guide to the care of children after cardiac surgery. Beginning with discussion on preparing for and receiving a paediatric patient from the operating theatre, the next chapter describes monitoring techniques. Each of the following sections discusses the management of different conditions that may arise after surgery, including mediastinal bleeding, arrhythmias, capillary leak syndrome, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and renal issues, and infection. Appendices include drugs administration and dosage, and guidelines for endotracheal suction. Table of Contents * Receiving Patient from Operation Theater, Assessment, Preparation and Handing-over Process * Monitoring Techniques * Cardiovascular Function and Assessment * Respiratory Assessment and Management * Pulmonary Hypertension Crisis and Management * Fluid and Electrolyte Management * Mediastinal Bleeding, Cardiac Tamponade and Transfusion Therapy * Capillary Leak Syndrome * Cardiac Arrhythmias * Care of the Patient with a Pacemaker * Chest Drain-Care, insertion and Removal * Feeding and Nutrition * Postoperative Pulmonary Subsystem Issues and Management * Postoperative Gastrointestinal Issues * Postoperative CNS Issues * Postoperative Renal Issues and Peritoneal Dialysis * Pain Management (Sedation and Analgesia) * Inotropes * Postoperative Anticoagulation * Routine General Care * Infection Issues and Antimicrobials * Postpericardial Syndrome * Congenital Heart Defect with Specific Issue * Appendix (DRUG, Dilution, Administration, Dose) * Appendix (Flow Charts) * Appendix (Guidelines for Endotracheal Suction) * Appendix (Responsibilities of the Bedside Nurse when Chest Closing or Opening)   Prashant Shah MBBS MS DNB Cardiothoracic Surgery (Gold Medal) Chief Consultant, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai; Visiting Consultant, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India