Reducing Mortality in the Perioperative Period - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3319021850 ISBN 13: 9783319021850

Publisher: Springer, 2013

Synopsis

This book describes the techniques, strategies, and drugs that have been demonstrated by well-documented randomized trials to influence survival in the perioperative setting. It takes into consideration all types of adult surgery and will be relevant to the evaluation of any patient undergoing an operative procedure. Each chapter focuses on a specific procedure, device, or drug. The scope is accordingly wide, with coverage of topics as diverse as chlorhexidine oral rinse, clonidine therapy, insulin infusion, intra-aortic balloon pump support, leukodepletion, neuraxial anesthesia, and noninvasive respiratory support, to name but a few. In addition, the risks and benefits of using a web-based consensus process (as in this book) to identify effective means of reducing perioperative mortality are discussed. The clear text is supported by "how to do" sections and "key points" boxes that provide easily accessible practical information.

Written by acknowledged international experts, Reducing Mortality in the Perioperative Period will be of interest for a wide variety of specialists, including surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and intensivists.

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Review:

From the book reviews:

“The book reviews the published evidence about various techniques shown to improve perioperative survival. It provides an excellent summary of the evidence that should be known by every practitioner caring for surgical patients.” (Carlos A. Pelaez, Doody’s Book Reviews, July, 2014)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 3319021850
• ISBN 13: 9783319021850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152
• Editor: Landoni Giovanni, Ruggeri Laura, Zangrillo Alberto