Evaluation and Treatment of Acute Oliguria

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* Previous edition author. Oliguria is a one of the commonest clinical problems encountered by critically ill patients. The prevalence of the problem has been difficult to establish because of…

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Prevention and Management of Perioperative Dysrhythmias

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Introduction Cardiac dysrhythmias are quite common in the general population. In fact, approximately 33 million people worldwide experience atrial fibrillation, and the leading cause of sudden cardiac death is ventricular…

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Hematologic Risk Assessment

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Hematologic risk assessment (HRA) involves evaluating and managing needs for red blood cell (RBC) transfusion as well as the integrity of a patient’s coagulation ability, including intrinsic bleeding disorders or…

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Perioperative Management of Valvular Heart Disease

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Preoperative Assessment Valvular heart disease (VHD) is frequently observed in patients undergoing surgery. As the medical and minimally invasive management of coronary artery disease increases, the number of patients with…

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Pulmonary Risk Assessment

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Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) have undeniable clinical relevance because they are frequent and impose a significant burden of perioperative morbidity and mortality. The reported incidence of PPCs varies considerably…

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Risk Assessment and Perioperative Renal Dysfunction

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All patients undergoing surgery—from simple surgery to an extremely complex operative procedure—suffer some perturbation in oxygen delivery to the kidneys. Postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) portends an increase in overall…

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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Cardiac Surgery

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Despite significant advancements in surgical and perioperative technology, cardiac surgery remains associated with significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Over the last 30 years, at least 20 risk models have…

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