Main description:

This manual covers the most relevant protocols in pediatric cardiac care to serve as a practical guide that matches and reflects the high level of accumulated knowledge and expertise in this clinical field. This book offers a comprehensive, precise, and up-to-date practical tips with specific care protocols to provide the most efficient strategies for high-quality care in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).

It simplifies learning with many tables, flowcharts, graphs, and algorithms for easy access and fast action. It includes many specific sections, such as, management in pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) and surgical management of CHD for a complete, but an easy understanding of treatment concepts in patients with CHD. The book also includes a unique section with specific clinical pharmacy guidelines presented in a clear and concise manner. It provides a rich appendix with normal values/reference tables/graphs/scores and various calculated indexes used and needed for proper pediatric cardiac care.

The manual is a must-have resource for pediatricians, neonatologists, clinical pharmacy specialists, pediatric intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiac intensive care physicians, pediatric cardiac surgeons, and/or surgeons with interest in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Contents:

Section 1Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging Examination, Image Optimization & Knobology in Echocardiography Echocardiographic Evaluation of Congenital Heart Defects Echocardiographic Analysis of Cardiac Function and Hemodynamics Role of Echocardiography in Evaluation of Acquired Cardiac Lesions and Cardiomyopathies Fetal Cardiology and Echocardiography Protocol Transesophageal Echocardiography Protocol 3-D Echocardiography Protocol Pediatric Cardiac-CT Protocol Pediatric Cardiac MRI ProtocolSection 2Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization General Guidelines for Diagnostic and Interventional CatheterizationProcedures Hemodynamic Parameters and Calculations in Cardiac Catheterization Cardiac Catheterization Planes and Catheter Types Cardiac Catheterization based Interventional Cardiac ProceduresSection 3Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology Acute Arrhythmia Management Protocol Syncope Management Protocol Chest Pain Management Protocol Ambulatory ECG Monitoring Provocative Testing Pediatric Cardiac Electrophysiology Study (EPS) and Catheter AblationProtocol Pediatric Pacemaker Implantation ProtocolSection 4Pediatric Cardiac Emergency Procedures Balloon Atrial Septostomy PericardiocentesisSection 5Specific Cardiac Conditions Management Protocoll for Pulseless Limbs Post-Cardiac Catheterization Management of Hypercyanotic Spells Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Heart Failure in Children Per- and Postoperative Management of Cardiac Transplantation Patients Management and Care of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Management of Patients with Single Ventricle Circulation Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect and Major Aortopulmonary Collaterals (PA/VSD/MAPCAS) Protocol Management of Pacing Wires and Chest Tubes after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Management of Chylothorax Management of Kawasaki Disease Guidelines on the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Infective Endocarditis Rheumatic Heart Disease Guidelines Propranolol Protocol for Patients with Infantile Hemangioma Genetics Basis of CHD and Management Guide for Specific Tests Management of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Goals of Care and Ethical Consideration in Pediatric Cardiac PatientsSection 6General Pediatric and Subspecialty Issues Related to Childrens with CHD Pulse oxymetry screening test Management of PDA in the NICU Setting Feeding and Swallowing Problems in Neonates with CHD Management of Seizures and other Neurology-Related Problems in Neonates with CHD Pre, Intra, and Post-Operative Nephrological Complications in Patients with CHD Pre and Postoperative Cardiac Exercise Testing and Cardiac RehabilitationSection 7Out-Patient Follow-Up Regulations First Out-Patient Visit after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Out-patient Follow-Up Post Surgery for Specific Cardiac LesionsSection 8Prophylaxis in Childrens with CHD Management of Patients with Asplenia and Immunodeficiency Guideline for Flu Vaccination (VAXIGRIP (R)) Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Prophylaxis (RSVP) GuidelinesSection 9Pre- and Postoperative Surgical Management of CHD Simple CHD Lesions Complex CHD Lesions Palliation Strategies for Univertricular Hearts Surgical Protocol for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Surgical Protocol for Assist Device Use, Bridging and Cardiac TransplantationSection 10Pediatric Cardiac ICU Guidelines Admission of Patients in Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) Insertion of Arterial and Central Lines Access & Expert Management of the Airway Ventilation and Respiratory Support Pulmonary Hypertensive Crisis in PCICU Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in PCICU Management of Postoperative Bleeding Use of Blood and Blood Products in PCICU Postoperative Hemodynamic Assessment and Management in PCICU Sedation, Analgesia and Cerebral Protection after Cardiac Surgery Post Cardiac Surgery Seizures Cardiac Dysrhythmias in PCICU Capillary Leak Syndrome after Cardiac Surgery Fluid, Electrolyte and Lactate Management after Cardiac Surgery Postoperative Renal Function Infections after Cardiac Surgery in PCICU Nutrition and Metabolism in PCICU PCICU Management of Selected Surgical Procedures in CHD Specific PCICU Management of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Before and After Cardiac Surgery Guidelines for Transport of PCICU Patients within the HospitalSection 11Clinical Pharmacy Guidelines ALPROSTADIL Use Guide Pediatric Potassium Replacement Guide Pediatric Magnesium Replacement Guide ACE Inhibitors Use Guide CARVEDILOL Use Guide AMIODARONE Use Guide Chloral hydrate Use for Pre-Procedural Sedation Analgesia and Sedation in Pediatric Cardiology - A Bedside Guide Neonatal and Pediatric Anticoagulation Guide Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Guide Neonatal and Pediatric Parenteral Nutrition: A Bedside Comprehensive Guide with Executive Summary