Handbook of Cardiac Critical Care and Anaesthesia 1st Edition

Emergency Cardiac Care in Resource-Limited Settings is a concise, clinically oriented guide designed to help cardiologists, anesthetists, and acute care physicians navigate cardiac emergencies in environments where advanced technology and resources may not be readily available. Focused on real-world decision-making, the book blends current guideline-based management with practical bedside strategies, making it an invaluable reference in both critical care and perioperative cardiac care. It emphasizes clinical judgment, efficient drug use, and rapid intervention techniques, while also addressing the often-overlooked medicolegal and documentation challenges in emergency scenarios.

 Key Features

• Practical Emergency Management
• Offers step-by-step guidance on evaluating and managing common cardiac emergencies, tailored for high-pressure, resource-constrained settings.
• Covers arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, hypertensive crises, and other acute conditions.
• Perioperative & Postoperative Care Insights
• Includes a dedicated section on preoperative cardiac assessment and postoperative monitoring, crucial for surgical patients with cardiovascular comorbidities.
• Discusses specific considerations by patient subtype, improving tailored care planning.
• Focused Pharmacologic Guidance
• Highlights the use of cardiac drugs in emergencies, including dosing tips and context-sensitive applications.
• Advises on cost-effective alternatives and safe usage in resource-limited environments.
• Medicolegal and Documentation Tips
• Offers guidance on documentation best practices in cardiac emergencies—especially relevant in litigation-prone and under-resourced health systems.
• Addresses informed consent, treatment records, and decision-making transparency.
• Clinically Grounded Teaching
• Reinforces core clinical signs, bedside assessments, and physical examination pearls often overlooked in high-tech settings.
• Encourages the development of clinical intuition and diagnostic sharpness.
• Tailored for Frontline Healthcare Workers
• Ideal for:
• ICU registrars and cardiology fellows
• Emergency and acute care physicians
• Anesthetists managing cardiac patients
• Functions as a quick-reference guide during ward rounds, emergencies, and critical handovers.