Overview

From basic concepts to state-of-the-art techniques, Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Companion to Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia helps you master everything you need to know to effectively diagnose and monitor your cardiothoracic surgery patients. Comprehensive coverage and unsurpassed visual guidance make this companion to Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia a must for anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurse anesthetists who need to be proficient in anesthesia care. a powerful learning tool. Reviewed by: JH Rosser and GH Mills, Sheffield on behalf of British Journal of Anaesthesia, December 2015 Recognize the Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) images you see in practice by comparing them to abundant 2D and 3D images, as well as an extensive online library of moving (cine) images. Learn from acknowledged leaders in the field of cardiac anesthesiology - Drs. David L. Reich and Gregory W. Fischer. See how to address specific clinical situations with detailed case studies and discussions of challenging issues. Access the complete contents and videos online at Expert Consult.

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Author:   David L. Reich, MD ,  Gregory Fischer
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 22.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 28.10cm
Weight:   1.157kg
ISBN:  

9781455707614

ISBN 10:   1455707619
Pages:   376
Publication Date:   17 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS SECTION 1: PRINCIPLES AND THE NORMAL HEART 1. Getting Started with Echocardiography: The Twenty Standard Views 2. Principles and Physics: Principles of Ultrasound 3. Principles and Physics: Principles of Doppler Ultrasound 4. Principles and Physics: Equations to Remember (the Bernoulli Equation, Velocity-Time Integrals, and the Continuity Equation) 5. Principles and Physics: Transducer Characteristics 6. Principles and Physics: Imaging Artifacts and Pitfalls 7. Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination: Components of the Complete Examination 8. Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination: Epiaortic Imaging 9. Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination: Three-Dimensional Views: Replicating the Surgeon's View 10. Normal Anatomy and Flow During the Complete Examination: Extracardiac Anatomy 11. Quantitative and Semiquantitative Echocardiography: Dimensions and Flows 12. Quantitative and Semiquantitative Echocardiography: Ventricular and Valvular Physiology SECTION 2: UNDERSTANDING HOW TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY DEMONSTRATES CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY 13. Myocardial Ischemia and Aortic Atherosclerosis 14. Aortic Valve Anatomy and Embryology 15. Mitral Valvular Disease 16. Tricuspid Valvular Disease 17. Pulmonic Valvular Disease 18. Cardiomyopathies 19. Aneurysms and Dissections 20. Endocarditis 21. Imaging of Cardiac Tumors and Solid and Gaseous Materials 22. Intracardiac Devices, Catheters, and Cannulas 23. Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pericardial Disease 24. Adult Congenital Heart Disease 25. Pulmonary Hypertension 26. Recent Advances SECTION 3: MAINTAINING QUALITY OF PERIOPERATIVE ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY 27. Indications for Transesophageal Echocardiography 28. Complications of Transesophageal Echocardiography 29. Equipment, Infection Control, and Safety SECTION 4: OVERSIGHT AND ADMINISTRATION 30. Training and Certification for Transesophageal Echocardiography 31. Medical Insurance Claims, Compliance, and Reimbursement for Anesthesiology 32. Regulatory, Legal, and Liability Issues Pertaining to Transesophageal Echocardiography

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<i> providing a wealth of information on the conduct of TOE in the perioperative setting for a wide variety of pathologies and cardiac surgical procedures. In this role it is a powerful learning tool. </i><b>Reviewed by: </b> JH Rosser and GH Mills, Sheffield on behalf of British Journal of Anaesthesia, December 2015</p>

providing a wealth of information on the conduct of TOE in the perioperative setting for a wide variety of pathologies and cardiac surgical procedures. In this role it is a powerful learning tool. Reviewed by: JH Rosser and GH Mills, Sheffield on behalf of British Journal of Anaesthesia, December 2015

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