Overview

Liver Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine emphasizes all aspects of this broad and important area and is the definitive textbook for anybody involved in the perioperative care of liver patients. The book is divided into three sections: Physiology and Pathophysiology, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine. The anesthesiology section contains information about liver transplantation and other liver surgeries and provides detailed practical direction and concise background information of all aspects of the anesthetic management of these patients based on the most recent evidence. The critical care section describes basic critical care management as it relates to liver surgical patients and addresses specific postoperative issues relevant for liver resection and liver transplant patients. The book combines practical guidance to the perioperative management with extensive background and clinical evidence to allow the reader gain an in –depth understanding of this complex and fascinating topic.

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Author:   Gebhard Wagener
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2012 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.213kg
ISBN:  

9781461451662

ISBN 10:   1461451663
Pages:   473
Publication Date:   14 December 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section I: Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology of Liver Disease.- 1.Physiology and Anatomy of the Liver.- 2.Acute hepatic failure.- 3.Drug Metabolism in Liver Failure.- 4.Evaluation of Liver Disease.- Section II: Anesthesiology for Liver Transplantation.- 5. History of Liver Transplantation.- 6.Recipient and Donor Selection and Transplant Logistics – The European Perspective.- 7.Recipient and Donor Selection and Transplant Logistics - The US Perspective.- 8.Surgical Techniques in Liver Transplantation.- 9.Intraoperative Monitoring.- 10.Liver Transplantation.- 11.Caval Cross-clamping, Piggyback & Veno-venous Bypass.- 12.Liver Transplantation: Hemodynamic Changes, Cardiac Output Monitoring and Inotropic Support.- 13.Coagulopathy: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Treatment.- 14.Physiology, Prevention, and Treatment of Blood Loss During Liver Transplantation.- 15.The Marginal Liver Donor and Organ Preservation Strategies.- 16.Pediatric Liver Transplantation.- 17.Combined Solid Organ Transplantation Involving the Liver.- 18.Liver Transplantation for the Patient with High MELD.- 19.Perioperative Considerations for Transplantation in Acute Liver Failure.- 20.Renal Failure.- 21.The Patient With Severe Co-Morbidities: Cardiac Disease.- 22.Pulmonary Complications of Liver Disease.- 23.Liver Transplantation: The Patient with Severe Co-morbidities, CNS Disease, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.- Section III: Anesthesiology for Liver Surgery.- 24. Hepatobiliary Surgery: Indications, Evaluation, and Outcomes.- 25.Liver Resection Surgery: Anesthetic Management, Monitoring, Fluids and Electrolytes.- 26.Anesthetic Aspects of Living Donor Hepatectomy.- 27.Complications of Liver Surgery.- 28.The Patient with Liver Disease for Non-Hepatic Surgery.- Section IV: Critical Care Medicine for Liver transplantation.- 29. Routine Postoperative Care After Liver Transplantation.- 30.Immunosuppression.- 31.Acute Kidney Injury after Liver Transplantation.- 32.Early GraftFailure.- 33.Sepsis and Infection.- 34.Respiratory Failure and ARDS.- 35.Pain Management in Liver Transplantation.- Section V: Critical care Medicine for Liver surgery.- 36.Post Operative Care Of Living Donor for Liver Transplant.- 37.Liver Surgery – Early Complications: Liver Failure, Bile Leak and Sepsis.

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From the reviews: This is a comprehensive review of every aspect of liver transplant anesthesiology and associated critical care medicine. ... The book is directed at anesthesiology and critical care attending physicians who provide care to liver patients. It should serve as the major reference on liver transplantation for fellows training in liver transplant anesthesia or in critical care. ... It should also be available in every major medical library as a resource for anyone with an interest in any aspect of this field. (Michael F. O'Connor, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2013)

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