Author Description
This volume is a state-of-the-art evaluation of experimental and clinical cardiac assist devices being used in the major U.S. cardiac care centers. The 13 expert contributors define the criteria used to determine the need for such devices as the intra-aortic balloon, the pacemaker, and blood pumps. New Developments in Cardiac Assist Devices also details the management of the cardiac patient including discussions on how to wean patients from dependence on cardiac assist devices. The nature of this volume will make it valuable to a wide range of professionals working in cardiac care including, nurses, internists, anesthesiologists, and cardiac surgeons.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the clinical and experimental criteria for the implementation and management of cardiac assist devices in modern medical practice. Edited by S. Attar, the text synthesizes contributions from thirteen experts to establish standardized protocols for device utilization. It provides a comprehensive framework for patient selection, device management, and the eventual weaning process for patients dependent on cardiac support technology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical evaluation of intra-aortic balloons, pacemakers, and blood pumps
- Protocols for patient management and weaning from cardiac assist devices
- Expert analysis of experimental versus established clinical technologies
Scope Limits
- Does not cover long-term longitudinal studies published after the volume's release
- Excludes non-surgical cardiac interventions not related to assist devices
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the field identify this text as a specialized resource for cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care nurses. The prose maintains a high level of technical density suitable for clinical practitioners and medical researchers.
Page Count:
207
Publication Date:
1985-01-01
Publisher:
Praeger
ISBN-10:
0030051487
ISBN-13:
9780030051487
Cardiac Care
Surgery
Medicine
Cardiology
Medical Technology
Medical