Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: A Comprehensive Guide to Perioperative and Critical Care Management

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in cardiac anesthesiology with Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition. This authoritative textbook offers evidence-based guidance from international leaders in the field, equipping you to optimize perioperative outcomes, minimize complications, and ensure maximum patient safety.

Expert Insights from Renowned Editors

Dr. Joel A. Kaplan, along with his team of expert associate editors, provides expert guidance on the full spectrum of contemporary cardiothoracic anesthesia practice. This comprehensive resource covers:

• Preoperative assessment and management
• Cardiovascular and coronary physiology
• State-of-the-art diagnostic techniques
• Transesophageal echocardiography and coagulation
• Specific cardiac procedures, including extracorporeal circulation
• Postoperative pain treatment and management of complex cardiac patients

Expanded Coverage of Critical Care Topics

Reflecting the growing importance of perioperative care in the ICU, this edition includes expanded coverage of critical care topics, including:

• Structural Heart Disease Procedures
• Cardiorespiratory Effects of COVID-19
• Critical Care Ultrasound
• Intensive Unit Management of Patients on Mechanical Circulatory Support
• Postoperative Care of the Heart and Lung Transplant Patient

Enhanced Visual Learning

Over 900 full-color illustrations, decision trees, charts, and graphs (with over one-third new) aid in visual understanding of complex topics. Additionally, access to over 120 videos, including echocardiography clips, provides a comprehensive learning experience.

Updated Content and Emphasis

This edition features balanced, dependable, and updated content on all aspects of anesthetic management of cardiac surgical procedures, as well as cardiology procedures performed in catheterization and electrophysiologic laboratories. New emphasis is placed on cardiac devices requiring perioperative care, including cardiac implanted electrical devices and ventricular assist devices.

With an accompanying eBook version, you can access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Stay current with the latest advancements in cardiac anesthesiology and optimize patient outcomes with Kaplan’s Cardiac Anesthesia: Perioperative and Critical Care Management, 8th Edition.