Manual of Pediatric Cardiac Care

This manual covers the most relevant protocols in pediatric cardiac care to serve as a practical guide that matches and reflects the high level of accumulated knowledge and expertise in this clinical field. This book offers a comprehensive, precise, and up-to-date practical tips with specific care protocols to provide the most efficient strategies for high-quality care in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). It simplifies learning with many tables, flowcharts, graphs, and algorithms for easy access and fast action. It includes many specific sections, such as, management in pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) and surgical management of CHD for a complete, but an easy understanding of treatment concepts in patients with CHD. The book also includes a unique section with specific clinical pharmacy guidelines presented in a clear and concise manner. It provides a rich appendix with normal values/reference tables/graphs/scores and various calculated indexes used and needed for proper pediatric cardiac care. The manual is a must-have resource for pediatricians, neonatologists, clinical pharmacy specialists, pediatric intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiac surgeons, and/or surgeons with interest in pediatric cardiac surgery.