Cardiothoracic Critical Care - Paperback

by Natalia S. Ivascu (Editor), Vivek K. Moitra (Editor), Brigid Flynn (Editor)

Cardiothoracic Critical Care covers an engaging collection of critical scenarios based on actual cardiothoracic intensive care unit events, ranging in topics from fundamentals of critical care to management of mechanical circulatory support devices. Each chapter discusses a unique case scenario, the appropriate diagnosis, and summarizes the most up-to-date evidence-based management recommendations and best practice guidelines. Combining years of critical care experience into a problem-based learning compendium, Cardiothoracic Critical Care is an ideal resource for the diverse group of medical providers and levels of experience working in the intensive care unit.

Author Biography

Brigid C. Flynn, MD, is an anesthesiologist and intensivist at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas with focus in the care of postoperative cardiac surgical and heart failure patients. She completed her residency in anesthesiology at The University of Virginia followed by a fellowship in critical care medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. When not caring for patients, Brigid pursues research interests concerning postoperative coagulopathy and workplace wellness.

Natalia S. Ivascu, MD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Chief of Critical Care Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medical College. She serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the Adult Extracoporeal membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) service. Dr. Ivascu is board certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Her research interests include acquired coagulopathy, neurological complications of cardiac surgery, and medical ethics.

Vivek K. Moitra, MD, MHA, is the Allen I. Hyman Professor of Critical Care Anesthesiology at the Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Moitra is Division Chief of Critical Care Medicine and Medical Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit.

Alan Gaffney, MB BCh PhD, is an anesthesiologist and intensivist at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He completed his residency in anesthesiology in Ireland and his fellowship in critical care medicine at Columbia University Medical Center.