On Bypass: Advanced Perfusion Techniques / Edition 1

by Linda B. Mongero, James R. Beck

Overview

In On Bypass: Advanced Perfusion Techniques, editors Linda Mongero and James Beck have distilled the complex field of extrac- poreal circulation and intraoperative mechanical support down to its most basic and important components. By identifying the critical pieces of the complex puzzle that is cardiopulmonary bypass and having these presented by a truly all star cast of contributing authors, On Bypass represents a comprehensive, in depth compilation of the current sta- of the art in cardiopulmonary bypass technology and techniques. In chapters dedicated to engineering, cannulation, blood flow, prime solutions, and ultrafiltration, the reader is exposed to detailed descr- tions of the foundations of cardiopulmonary bypass technology. Other chapters illuminate the nuances of perfusion in special situations, such as pediatric, minimally invasive, and aortic surgery. Extension of ext- corporeal support beyond the operating room is covered expertly in a chapter on EeMO and long term pulmonary support. But this book goes beyond the traditional boundaries of a perfusion manual, and it is significantly strengthened by clinically oriented chapters dedicated to separation from cardiopulmonary bypass, the inflammatory response, and echocardiography. Finally, the editors draw upon their more than 50 years of experience as cutting edge perfusionists in a chapter on policies and procedures, which constitutes required reading for anyone managing a perfusion program. In sum, On Bypass represents an authoritative compendium of the most recent and best knowledge in every area relevant to cardiopul- nary bypass and perfusion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617376870
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/19/2010
Series:	Current Cardiac Surgery
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008
Pages:	576
Sales rank:	865,312
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.50(d)

Table of Contents

The Engineering of Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Pediatric Perfusion Techniques for Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery.- Separation from Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Hemodynamic Considerations.- Prime Solutions for Extracorporeal Circulation.- Blood Flow During Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- The Inflammatory Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Minimally Invasive Perfusion Techniques.- Cannulation and Clinical Concerns for Cardiopulmonary Bypass Access.- Ultrafiltration in Cardiac Surgery.- Echocardiography and Cardiopulmonary Bypass.- Surgical Approach to Aortic Surgery and Perfusion Techniques.- ECMO to Artificial Lungs: Advances in Long-Term Pulmonary Support.- Policy and Procedure Guidelines.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Vic D. Martychenko Jr., BS CCP(Barnes-Jewish Hospital)
Description: The first half of this book covers perfusion techniques from both a physician's and a perfusionist's perspective while the remainder is devoted to various advanced techniques, policies, and procedures guidelines.
Purpose: The purpose is to "investigate advanced perfusion techniques that are being currently practiced." A compilation of this data is rare and the authors meet their goal.
Audience: This book is useful for both student perfusionists attempting to acquire new skills and experienced perfusionists who want a reference.
Features: One of the most useful sections covers policy and procedure guidelines. Although they are specific to the authors' institution, they can be adapted to any perfusion department's policies and procedures manual with ease. Some of the close-up pictures are well done and useful (p. 489), while others are barely decipherable (pp. 490-494) or blurred and of poor quality (pp. 520-521).
Assessment: The information is useful, but the presentation is poor. The format of the guidelines section varies, making it look as if it was directly cut and pasted from existing documents, and some pictures are of poor quality.

Doody's Review Service

From the reviews:

"The first half of this book covers perfusion techniques from both a physician’s and a perfusionist’s perspective while the remainder is devoted to various advanced techniques, policies, and procedures guidelines. The purpose is to ‘investigate advanced perfusion techniques that are being currently practiced.’ A compilation of this data is rare and the authors meet their goal. This book is useful for both student perfusionists attempting to acquire new skills and experienced perfusionists who want a reference." (Vic D. Martychenko, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2008)

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