- Enables the identification of patients at high risk of bleeding during cardiac surgery
- Covers preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative treatment
- Discusses all aspects of patient blood management
This book provides a multidisciplinary approach to the maintenance of hemostasis and minimisation of blood loss in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. All aspects of patient blood management are covered that may contribute to a reduction in perioperative bleeding and transfusion requirements in cardiac surgery. This is achieved through practical cases and a theoretical background that gives a better understanding of patient hemostasis and the occurrence of bleeding complications.
This book is relevant to cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, clinical perfusionists, hematologists and intensivists.
Table of Contents- Team Approach
- Identification of patients at high risk for bleeding
- Definition and Risk Factors of Bleeding
- Relevance of Blood Loss and Economic Impact
- Preoperative measures to reduce anemia
- Risk of Anemia
- Therapy of Anemia
- Perioperative drug management to prevent bleeding and thrombosis
- Antiplatelet Drug Management
- Preoperative Management of Anticoagulants
- Bridging
- Monitoring of coagulation and hemostasis
- Platelet Function Monitoring
- Coagulation Monitoring
- Intraoperative measures to reduce bleeding and maintain hemostasis
- Anticoagulant Management
- Fibrinolysis
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Blood Conservation Strategies
- Minimally Invasive Extracorporeal Circulation Systems
- Volume Replacement
- The Jehovah's Witness
- Postoperative treatment of coagulopathy and microvascular bleeding
- Treatment Algorithms for Bleeding
- Treatment with Procoagulants
- Transfusion Thresholds for Packed Red Blood Cells
- Bleeding Management in the Intensive Care Unit
- Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
