Devices in Cardiac Critical Care

Everything you need to know about the latest cardiac devices and how to use them to diagnose and treat patients safely and effectively

In a critical care setting, time is often of the essence and there is no room for confusion about different cardiac devices—which are evolving an ever-more-rapid-pace—and how to use them. An Approach to Devices in Cardiac Critical Care addresses this important issue by providing thorough coverage of all the devices you are likely to encounter. Every chapter includes cases, indications, and contraindications; mechanism of working; complications; troubleshooting; figures and tables. Devices covered include:

•  Resuscitation devices (airway, hypothermia and CPR)
•  Mechanical circulatory devices (right and left heart support devices)
•  Valvular devices 
•  Arrythmia devices 
•  Heart failure devices 
•  Coronary devices 
•  Fluid management/hemodynamic assessment devices (including renal devices)
•  Respiratory support devices 
•  Pulmonary and peripheral vascular devices 
•  Remote monitoring devices (Tele CCU)
•  Assistive bedside devices