Arrhythmias and Pacemakers

A complete, concise, and readable quick reference on the practical aspects of cardiac arrhythmia and pacemaker management for anaesthesia and critical care practitioners. This book discusses evaluation and perioperative management as well as recognition and management of acute occurences or exacerbations. There is liberal use of tables, schematics and ECG illustrations to reinforce and illustrate points made in the text. Features: * Constructive, clinical orientation: The discussion of arrhythmia management considers impact on outcomes, with an emphasis on the correction or removal of the causes of arrhythmias - as opposed to the use of quick-fix drugs or devices that have been shown to aggravate arrhythmias in perioperative settings. Discussion of pacemakers addresses patient and device management as well as indications for temporary pacing.
* Unique and valuable coverage: Reviews perspectives, significance, prevalence, causes, and hemodynamic impact of arrhythmias, recognition and management of specific cardiac rhythm disorders, including acute occurences or exacerbations, pharmacologic, and electrical (cardiac pacing and electroversion) management of pacemaker-ICD (implantable cardioverter-defrillator) patients and relevant aspects of temporary pacing. * Helpful organization: Most chapters are easily readable in one sitting. Separate chapters cover supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias. The book is consistently organized by causes, associations, recognition, and management. * Plentiful illustrations: Includes both monitor and 12-lead ECG recordings, plus a wealth of original schematics and diagrams that make each point clear. Also illustrates devices that are used for temporary cardiac pacing and cardiac electroversion.