Operative and Postoperative Management of Congenital Heart Defects

This manual provides nurses, residents, and surgeons with quick access to recent advances in the care of congenital heart disease. This is a practical guide to the treatment of infants, children, and adults with congenital heart disease. It furnishes treatment regimens for most situations the surgeon, resident and nurse encounters. It gives a concise outline of the pre- and postoperative care of patients undergoing closed and open heart surgery for congenital heart defects. While not an extensive review, this manual is a ready reference of useful information on postoperative assessment, monitoring peri- and postoperative care, various complications, valves, pacemakers, nutrition