This extensively revised new edition comprehensively reviews the medical and surgical management of the acutely-ill child with congenital and acquired cardiac disease. It enables the reader to gain a thorough understanding of basic and practical concepts of anatomy, pathophysiology, surgical techniques and peri-operative management in this group of patients. Extensively revised chapters cover the management of cardiac patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, hemofiltration, and plasma exchange. New topics covered include the use of pharmaceuticals in cardiac intensive care, the implications of interventional cardiology in pediatric intensive care and ventricular assist devices. Practically relevant guidelines are also included for cardiovascular nurses. 

Critical Care of Children with Heart Disease presents a thorough review of the practical concepts, available treatment techniques, and the challenges associated with managing these patients in the critical care unit. It represents a timely and valuable textbook reference for students and practising healthcare professionals alike seeking to learn or further their understanding of the latest advances in this discipline.  

Transition from the fetal to the neonatal circulation

Triage and Transport of Infants and Children with Cardiac Disease
Airway control, mechanical ventilation and respiratory care
Heart-Lung Interactions
Cardiac Catheterization
Echocardiography
Cardiac Anesthesia
A Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic review: focus on cardiac ICU meds
Sedation and Analgesia
Drugs in Cardiac Intensive Care
Standard Drug Concentrations in the Cardiac Intensive Care unit
Monitoring of the cardiac patient
The effects of cardioplumonary bypass following pediatric cardiac surgery
Nursing care of the pediatric cardiac patient
Intensive Care for the Patient after Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac database and risk factor assessment outcomes analysis of congenital heart disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Atrial Septal Defects
Ventricular Septal defect
Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defects
Aortopulmonary Window
Tetrology of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve
Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia
Pulmonary atresia with intact interventricular septum
Pulmonary Stenosis
Left Ventricular Outflow tract obstruction
Coarctation of the Aorta
Interrupted aortic arch
Mitral Valve anomalies and related disorders
Mitral Stenosis
Prosthetic Valves
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Single Ventricle, General Aspects
Anomalous pulmonary veins
Dextro-Transposition of the Great Arteries
Congenitally corrected transposition of the Great Arteries (ccTGA or Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries (l-TGA)
Truncus Arteriosus
Double Outlet Right Ventricle
Ebstein's Disease
Anomalous Coronary Arteries
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Vascular Rings and Pulmonary Sling
Takaysu Arteritis
Aortic Dissection
Tracheal Reconstruction
Acute Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute Myocarditis and cardiomyopathies
Pericardial Diseases
Infective Endocarditis
Cardiac Failure
Shock in the Cardiac Patient: A brief overview
Mechanical circulatory support in pediatric cardiac surgery
Ventricular Assist Devices
Heart Transplantation
Arrhythmias in the Intensive Care unit
Pacemakers (temporary and permanent), Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy
Quality Assessment in the Cardiac Intensive Care unit
Discontinuation of Life: Ethical and Legal issues
Respiratory complications: acute respiratory distress syndrome, chylothorax, diaphragmatic palsy, and functional respiratory physiotherapy
Gastrointestinal Complications: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Malrotation, and Protein Losing Enteropathy
Malnutrition and Feeding Difficulties: Guideline for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
Hematological Aspects: Anticoagulation, Heparin_Induced Thrombocytopenia, Plasma Exchange
Renal Failure and Replacement Therapy
Neurological Complications: Intracranial Bleeding, Stroke, and Seizures.-Infections in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Skin Protection.