Handbook of Cardiac Emergencies

This book provides rapid access to important information on the treatment of the patient in the coronary care unit (CUU).

Ian McConachie (Edited by), David Hesketh Roberts (Edited by)

9780521265218, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 1 July 2000

264 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm, 0.38 kg

This book is aimed at broad spectrum of intensive and coronary care personnel and provides rapid access to important information on the treatment of the patient in the coronary care unit (CUU), in an easily readable and accessible format. It comprises a series of articles on key aspects of emergency care of the cardiac patient and reviews some of the most advanced concepts in the CCU. Whilst assuming a basic knowledge of underlying problems, the book nonetheless outlines key physiological principles where necessary, and critically reviews current literature and best practice. The book focuses on providing key practical information on treatment techniques for busy CUU personnel and features some important topics such as shock, sever sepsis, echocardiography, catheter-based treatments for acute cardiac emergencies, cardiac arrest and CPR, cardiogenic shock, heart failure and the role of surgical intervention.

Preface
Part I. Basic Principles M. Cardwell
2. Acute cardiac pharmacology M. Cutts
3. Shock W. R. Macnab and C. Clarke
4. Heart–lung interactions and IPPV I. McConachie
5. Monitoring D. Hume
6. Right ventricle in health and disease D. Kelly
7. Heart and circulation in severe sepsis I. McConachie
8. Echocardiography and cardiac emergencies E. Lee
9. Mechanical aids R. Katira and G. Goode
10. Catheter-based treatments for acute cardiac emergencies S. Bulugahapitiya and D. Hesketh Roberts
Part II. Specific Problems: 11. Cardiac arrest and CPR I. McConachie
12. Unstable angina and myocardial infarction A. Brodison and A. Chauhan
13. Cardiogenic shock M. Brack
14. Heart failure M. Brack
15. Acute management of arrhythmias R. Katira and G. Goode
16. Miscellaneous emergencies A. Brodison and A. Chauhan
17. Role of surgical intervention J. Au.

Subject Areas: Cardiovascular medicine [MJD]