Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia, 8th edition

If you’re a healthcare professional or a medical student with an interest in cardiovascular anesthesia, the latest edition of Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, written by the esteemed cardiologist Joel A. Kaplan and his team of associate editors, is the book for you. Combining practical guidance with evidence-based knowledge, this latest edition is the ultimate reference tool for anyone working in the field of cardiac anesthesiology.

The book provides an in-depth look at contemporary cardiothoracic anesthesia practices, guiding the reader through the preoperative assessment, physiology, pharmacology, monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography, coagulation, specific cardiac procedures, extracorporeal circulation, postoperative pain treatment, and management of complex patients with cardiac diseases. The book also covers topics related to critical care, reflecting the increasing need for perioperative care provided by anesthesiologists in the ICU.

The eighth edition of Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia comes packed with new and updated information, including chapters on Structural Heart Disease Procedures, Cardiorespiratory Effects of COVID-19, Critical Care Ultrasound, Intensive Unit Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Postoperative Care of the Heart and Lung Transplant Patient. The book’s content has been balanced, dependable, and updated with all aspects of anesthetic management in cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiologic laboratories.

One of the most attractive features of the book is the detailed full-color illustrations, decision trees, charts, and graphs, which aid in visual understanding of complex topics. There are over 900 illustrations in Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia, with one-third of them being new to this edition. The book also includes access to more than 120 videos, including a range of echocardiography clips that aid in the reader’s understanding.

Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia isn’t just an informative book on the topic – it’s a complete package. The eBook version of the book included with purchase allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The combination of the book and eBook version enhances the reading experience, making it more interactive and convenient for readers.

The book places new emphasis on the cardiac devices requiring perioperative care, including cardiac implanted electrical devices and ventricular assist devices. The content is detailed and comprehensive, offering valuable information to healthcare professionals working with these devices.

While Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia is essential for professionals working in the field of cardiovascular anesthesia, the book also makes an excellent reference tool for medical students and residents. The book presents the science in a way that is easy to understand, and the illustrations and diagrams make it a pleasure to read.

The latest edition of Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management is a must-have addition to any medical library, and you’ll be glad to have it on your shelf. The book is available for pre-order and will be available from October 15th, 2023, onwards. By pre-ordering the book, readers get an opportunity to be among the first to get their hands on this updated edition.

In conclusion, Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition, is a comprehensive and current reference tool written by experts in the field. It covers all aspects of anesthetic management in cardiac surgical procedures, cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiologic laboratories, and cardiac devices. With new chapters, over 900 full-color illustrations, and access to more than 120 videos, Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia is a must-have book for anyone involved in the field of cardiovascular anesthesia.

Product Details

• Covers the full spectrum of contemporary cardiothoracic anesthesia practice, including preoperative assessment, physiology, pharmacology, monitoring, transesophageal echocardiography, coagulation, specific cardiac procedures, extracorporeal circulation, postoperative pain treatment, and management of the complex patient with cardiac disease.
• Includes expanded coverage of critical care topics, reflecting the increased perioperative care now provided by anesthesiologists in the ICU.
• Contains new chapters on Structural Heart Disease Procedures; Cardiorespiratory Effects of COVID-19; Critical Care Ultrasound; Intensive Unit Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support; and Postoperative Care of the Heart and Lung Transplant Patient.
• Features more than 900 full-color illustrations, decision trees, charts, and graphs (over one-third are new) that aid in visual understanding of complex topics.
• Provides access to over 120 videos, including a range of echocardiography clips.
• Contains balanced, dependable, and updated content on all aspects of the anesthetic management of cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiologic laboratories.
• Places new emphasis on cardiac devices requiring perioperative care, including cardiac implanted electrical devices and ventricular assist devices.
• An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 8th edition (October 15, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1200 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323829244
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323829243