Handbook of Cardiac Critical Care and Anaesthesia

Key Features of the Book:

• Focus:
  • Provides clinical tips for managing common emergencies faced by critical care and acute care cardiologists, especially in resource-limited settings.
  • Based on current guidelines, the book explores:
    • Patient evaluation.
    • Treatment methodologies.
    • The beneficial effects of cardiac drugs during emergencies.
• Special Sections:
  • Preoperative evaluation and postoperative management of cardiac patients in various subsets.
  • Medicolegal/documentation points are discussed when relevant.
• Target Audience:
  • Physicians, anaesthetists, and cardiologists in critical care and acute care settings.
• Practical Use:
  • Ready reference for quick consultation in clinical practice.
• Additional Features:
  • Reinforces key teachings and addresses overlooked clinical points for emergency situations in busy, resource-limited settings.
  • Clear guidance for acute cardiac care/anaesthesia registrars and cardiology fellows on what to do in the intensive care and postoperative wards.
  • Emphasizes the importance of clinical acumen and observation in emergency care.