Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Principles and Practice

Completely updated and greatly expanded, the Second Edition of this classic text is the most comprehensive reference on cardiopulmonary bypass. The book provides detailed clinical and technical information and discusses all of the physiologic derangements that can occur in patients.This edition describes new centrifugal pumps, circulatory assist devices, and minimally invasive techniques and presents current clinical guidelines and practice standards. Coverage also includes new information on neurologic effects, the inflammatory response, and long-term extracorporeal membrane support for cardiac and respiratory failure. Each chapter contains a highlighted summary of key points. More than 300 illustrations complement the text.