urgery has been impressive during the past two decades. Surgeons from many countries have accumulated outstanding experiences which are both unique and varied. With the aim of promoting international exchange of scientific and technical accomplishments in cardiothoracic surgery, we began in 1982 to consult with a number of leading cardiothoracic surgeons about compiling a book that would permit them to present their expertise. Through the untiring efforts of all the authors and sectional editors during the past three years, International Practice in Cardiothoracic Surgery is now published, both in an English language edition and in a Chinese language edition. There are one hundred and eleven chapters in eight sections, contributed by over a hundred authors from Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States of America. This book is not intended to be a textbook but a compilation of current views and tech nics from cardiothoracic surgeons with unique experiences who have made significant con tributions in certain subjects. No uniformity in format was requested. A certain amount f overlapping and even conflicting ideas are purposely collected to express the interna tional character of the book. We appreciate the warm support, cooperation, and hard work of all the authors, trans lators, sectional editors, and secretarial workers in completing the book.

This book provides a focused resource on how cardiac surgery capacity can be developed and how it assists in the sustainable development and strengthening of associated health systems. Background is provided on the extent of the problems that are experienced in many nations with suggestions for how suitable frameworks can be developed to improve cardiac healthcare provision. Relevant aspects of governance, financial modelling and disease surveillance are all covered. Guidance is also given on how to found and nurture cardiac surgery curriculum and residency programs. Global Cardiac Surgery Capacity Development in Low and Middle Income Countries provides a practically applicable resource on how to treat cardiac patients with limited resources. It identifies the key challenges and presents strategies on how these can be managed, therefore making it a critical tool for those involved in this field.

The field of cardiothoracic surgery continues to evolve at a rapidly expanding rate. New technologies are under constant development and as patients present with more advanced pathophysiology and complex comorbidities, management becomes more dependent on multi-disciplinary Teams. While there are a variety of innovative and high-profile topics that dominate the literature and the interests of clinicians, sometimes is it the basics both in terms of acute and sometimes unusual problems that often challenge cardiothoracic surgeons on a day to day basis. The goal of Principles and Practice of Cardiothoracic Surgery is to hopefully highlight the current state of the art management of these problems.

The book is the first of its type ever published in the English language, which provides comprehensive review of the history of cardiothoracic surgery in China and highlights the remarkable surgical heritage that the younger generation of Chinese surgeons is proud of. A unique feature of this volume is that many contributors are renowned expert and surgical leader in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, both nationally and internationally.

Cardiothoracic surgery is constantly evolving in many aspects and there are many text books exist to fulfil the gap of new evidences. Most of these books are written for surgeons, anaesthetist and there is a significant deficit in many important areas which are explored in this book. It is aimed for all perioperative practitioners such as surgical care practitioners, surgical cardiothoracic trainees, anaesthetic trainees, anaesthetic practitioners, recovery practitioners, ward advanced nurse practitioners and perfusionists. It is very important for the perioperative practitioner who wants to start their career in cardiothoracic surgery to understand the step by step surgical procedure is vital. Cardiothoracic Manual for Perioperative Practitioners is devoted to delivering comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery with emphasis on the roles and importance of the full theatre team. Details are provided throughout initial theatre set up and surgical instrumentation selection. A step by step walk through of routine surgical procedures, cardiopulmonary bypass guidance, investigations undertaken during the intraoperative period and a detailed background of surgical anatomy is provided. The book also covers essential aspects associated with recovery of the patient and the common pit falls in surgery and recovery and how these can be avoided. The structure and organisation of the theatre environment, ethical and legal issues, preventive and protective measures and the importance of swab counts are explained succinctly and systematically by experts in this field. The reader will have reliable and complete guidance to provide all the knowledge required to be ready to work in the theatre environment. Each chapter contains important references for further reading and greater in-depth study. All chapters are written by an experienced practising surgeons, anaesthetists, and practitioners. Contents: • Health care professional roles within the operating room • Ethical implications in perioperative area • Cardiothoracic theatre set up • Cardiac and thoracic anatomy • Preoperative assessment in cardiothoracic surgery • Coronary artery disease and coronary surgery • Aortic valve disease and aortic valve surgery • Mitral valve disease and mitral valve surgery • Cardiopulmonary bypass • Surgery for aortic root disease • Thoracic surgery • Cardiothoracic critical unit postoperative care • Responsibilities of the post anaesthetic care unit practitioners and enhanced recovery • Overview of advanced practice in cardiothoracic surgery • Step by step cardiac surgical procedure with instrumentation

First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.

This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on two crucial topics: Enhanced Recovery in the ICU After Cardiac Surgery (guest edited by Dr. Daniel Engelman) and New Developments in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (guest edited by Dr. Clifton Callaway).

Now in its sixth edition, Robert M. Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgery remains the go-to practical guide for all of those involved in the care of the cardiac surgery patient. Written in outline format, it provides a comprehensive, detailed, and clearly explained review of cardiac surgical disease and perioperative management that is of value to practicing cardiac surgeons as well as to cardiologists, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, critical care and floor nurses, perfusionists, and medical students. Extensively rewritten with updated references to incorporate the latest concepts, guidelines, protocols, and medications used in cardiac surgical practice, this classic text retains the pragmatic features that have made it the gold standard reference that clinicians have used worldwide for the past 30 years. Highlights include: Full coverage of cardiac surgical diseases, including pathophysiology, indications for surgery per guidelines, and figures of operative procedures and diagnostic techniques, with a panoply of examples Chronologic evaluation of patients from preoperative assessment to intraoperative considerations to postoperative care for each procedure Extensive chapters discussing organ system management in the ICU, followed by a discussion of later postoperative management and problems Incorporation of newer techniques (TAVR, Mitraclip, etc.) within the chronologic format Easy access to information using an outline format, markers on the free edges to identify chapters, synopsis pages at the beginning of each chapter, and a comprehensive index to provide easy referencing within the text Updated references throughout that are available from on-line resources 21 appendices summarizing order sheets, protocols, commonly used drug doses, body mass index, and other important information Praise for the fifth edition: "Surgeons are frequently asked to recommend a text that can be used to guide the care of their patients. This comprehensive text is the standard by which any other text should be judged." Critical Care Medicine "It remains a classic and a must have for anyone involved in cardiac surgery." Perfusion.com

Cardiothoracic Surgery Review covers all of the core knowledge necessary to pass the cardiothoracic boards or the cardiothoracic recertification exam. Each topic presents core information in two-to-four pages and concludes with a brief list of the most important references. The topics cover all areas in cardiothoracic surgery, including cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery. Included with the book is a companion website featuring the fully searchable text and over 60 procedural videos. This topic-based review is ideal for anyone needing to rapidly reference an up-to-date knowledge base in cardiothoracic surgery, including cardiothoracic fellows, practitioners studying for recertification, and surgical nurses.