Download or read book Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery written by Narain Moorjani, and published by tfm Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD in the Surgical specialties category of the 2011 BMA Medical Book Competition. Key Questions in Cardiac Surgery will systematically cover all the main topics involved in the current practice of a cardiac surgeon. It will incorporate current guidelines for practice (such as from the American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology) and up-to-date information based on current literature. The data and body of knowledge presented in this book are strictly evidence-based which makes it ideal as a revision aid for residents/registrars undertaking their Cardiothoracic Surgery Board examinations around the world. Although these examinations vary in format in different countries, this book is applicable to all cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Its concise, yet complete coverage of the important topics, make it the ideal guide to answer the key questions in cardiac surgery that are asked within the confines of an examination. Cardiologists, cardiothoracic intensive care unit specialists, nursing staff, physiotherapists and other professions allied to medicine, both surgical and cardiological, will also find the book useful in terms of the indications and surgical management of these patients, as they are integral to the cardiac surgical process.

Download or read book Essentials of Health Care Finance written by William O. Cleverley and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2023-12-25 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This text blends accounting and finance topics related to healthcare. It covers billing, coding, financial statements, as well as the general principles of financial planning, analysis, insurance, and accounting. It melds the best of current financial theory with the tools needed in the practice of healthcare managers"--

Download or read book The Next Step Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing 2017 2018 Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - UPDATED content includes the latest coding information available, for accurate coding and success on the job. - NEW! Additional Netter's anatomy illustrations provide visual orientation and enhance understanding of specific coding situations.

Download or read book Cardiothoracic Critical Care E Book written by David Sidebotham and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new bedside manual guides you through all the practical aspects of managing patients following cardiothoracic surgery and critically ill cardiology patients. Primarily designed to use in cardiothoracic intensive care units and coronary care units, it covers the perioperative management for the full range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, the management of complications, and related issues. Core topics in cardiothoracic critical care, such as hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, bleeding, and mechanical cardiac support, are afforded broad coverage. Also included are sections on advanced ventilatory techniques and veno-venous ECMO for treating severe respiratory failure, as well as nutritional support, treating and preventing infection, renal failure, and care of the dying patient. Concisely written and featuring liberal use of illustrations as well as an integrated, tightly edited style, and a limited number of key references, this volume will become your reference of choice for the care of of cardiothoracic surgery patients and critically ill cardiology patients. Find information quickly with concisely written text. Get a more complete picture with extensive illustrations. Focus on just the information you need using a a limited number of key references. Navigate the complexities of critical care for a fulll range of cardiothoracic surgery patients with in-depth coverage of perioperative care, management of complications, and more.

Download or read book Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing written by Sonya R. Hardin and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiac Surgery Essentials for Critical Care Nursing, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for new and experienced nurses caring for patients in critical care units immediately following cardiac surgery and in the transitioning to home. With an evidence-based foundation, the Third Edition addresses nursing knowledge to meet the needs of acutely ill patients and strategies to optimizing patient outcomes in this dynamic field. Vital information has been added and updated to reflect significant changes in cardiac surgery as well as four new chapters based on needs of patients, families, and readers. These new chapters address nutritional issues, post ICU-care, psychological and spiritual support, and rehabilitation care post cardiac surgery.

Download or read book CPT Professional 2022 written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-17 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CPT(R) 2022 Professional Edition is the definitive AMA-authored resource to help healthcare professionals correctly report and bill medical procedures and services.

Download or read book Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery E Book written by Joel A. Kaplan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-07-21 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients with cardiac conditions routinely present for noncardiac surgeries, requiring special protocols for perioperative assessment and management by the anesthesiologist. Essentials of Cardiac Anesthesia for Noncardiac Surgery: A Companion to Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia provides current, easily accessible information in this complex area, ideal for general anesthesiologists and non-cardiac subspecialists. From preoperative assessment through postoperative care, this practical reference covers all perioperative approaches to today's patients with cardiac conditions. - Provides guidance on the anesthetic diagnosis and management of the full range of cardiac lesions, helping minimize adverse outcomes and reduce complications for patients with common, complex, or uncommon cardiac conditions. - Includes complete coverage of echocardiography and current monitoring techniques needed for thorough perioperative assessment – all from the anesthesiologist's perspective. - Discusses safe and effective perioperative anesthetic management of patients presenting with advanced levels of cardiac care such as drug-eluting stents, multiple antiplatelet drugs, ventricular assist devices, multiple drugs for end-stage heart failure, and implanted electrical devices that produce cardiac resynchronization therapy, as well as patients with complicated obstetric problems or other significant cardiovascular issues. - Features a concise, easy-to-navigate format and Key Points boxes in each chapter that help you find answers quickly.

Download or read book Buck s The Next Step Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing 2019 2020 Edition written by Elsevier and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-11-03 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master advanced coding skills! Buck's The Next Step: Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing shows how to code for services such as medical visits, diagnostic testing and interpretation, treatments, surgeries, and anesthesia. Real-world cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) takes your coding proficiency a step further by providing hands-on practice with physician documentation. With this guide, you'll learn to pull the right information from medical documents, select the right codes, determine the correct sequencing of those codes, and properly audit cases. - Real-world patient cases (cleared of any patient identifiers) simulate the first year of coding on the job by using actual medical records, allowing you to practice coding with advanced material. - UNIQUE! From the Trenches boxes highlight the real-life experiences of professional medical coders and include photographs, quotes, practical tips, and advice. - UNIQUE! Evaluation and Management (E/M) audit forms include clear coding instructions to help reduce errors in determining the correct level of service. - Over 170 full-color illustrations depict and clarify advanced coding concepts.

Download or read book CPT Coding Essentials for Cardiology 2019 written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CPT(R) Coding Essentials optimizes both CPT and ICD-10 code selection with helpful CPT-to-ICD-10-CM crosswalks and detailed explanations of anatomy, physiology and documentation.

Download or read book 2018 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition E Book written by Carol J. Buck and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Updated 2018 code set features the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes to comply with current HCPCS standards for fast and accurate coding. - NEW! More full-color illustrations enhance understanding of specific coding situations.

Download or read book Cardiac Surgery in the Adult Fifth Edition written by Lawrence H. Cohn and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 1454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and current full-color cardiac surgery resource – updated by leading surgeons A Doody’s Core Title for 2022! In Cardiac Surgery in the Adult, Fifth Edition, the world’s foremost cardiovascular surgeons deliver thorough, up-to-date coverage of operative strategy, decision making, technique, and pre- and post-operative management for treating the adult cardiac patient. Unmatched in both scope and clinical rigor, this classic text contains 63 chapters that highlight every important topic in cardiovascular surgery. Presented in full color, Cardiac Surgery in the Adult takes readers through the optimal treatment of congenital, acquired, infectious, and traumatic diseases of the heart and great vessels. The book opens with a history of cardiac surgery and basic cardiac science, then moves into all types of cardiac surgery, providing both practicing surgeons and residents with insight into the very latest surgical protocols. Cardiac Surgery in the Adult is logically divided into ten sections: Basics (includes history, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, computed tomography, risk assessment, simulation, and the fully integrated cardiovascular center) Perioperative/Intraoperative Care Ischemic Heart Disease Aortic Valve Disease Mitral Valve Disease Surgery of the Great Vessels Rhythm Surgery Other Cardiac Operations (including congenital heart disease, pericardial disease, and cardiac neoplasms) Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support The Fifth Edition has been updated throughout, and includes the latest advances in minimally invasive surgery and simulation.

Download or read book Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing written by Betsy A. Finkelmeier and published by Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2000 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardiothoracic Surgical Nursing is an ideal reference source for nurses specializing in the care of adult patients with cardiac and thoracic surgical diseases. The text has been designed for nurses working with cardiothoracic surgical patients, providing them with a broad overview for their clinical practice. Coverage includes cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases and operative procedures, as well as transplantation and trauma. Chapters on preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative evaluation and management, and numerous illustrations make this a truly comprehensive reference for this expanding area of nursing. A Brandon-Hill Recommended Title.

Download or read book ICD 10 CM 2022 the Complete Official Codebook with Guidelines written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICD-10-CM 2022: The Complete Official Codebook provides the entire updated code set for diagnostic coding, organized to make the challenge of accurate coding easier. This codebook is the cornerstone for establishing medical necessity, correct documentation, determining coverage and ensuring appropriate reimbursement. Each of the 22 chapters in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is organized to provide quick and simple navigation to facilitate accurate coding. The book also contains supplementary appendixes including a coding tutorial, pharmacology listings, a list of valid three-character codes and additional information on Z-codes for long-term drug use and Z-codes that can only be used as a principal diagnosis. Official 2022 coding guidelines are included in this codebook. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Full list of code changes. Quickly see the complete list of new, revised, and deleted codes affecting the CY2022 codes, including a conversion table and code changes by specialty. QPP symbol in the tabular section. The symbol identifies diagnosis codes associated with Quality Payment Program (QPP) measures under MACRA. New and updated coding tips. Obtain insight into coding for physician and outpatient settings. Chapter 22 features U-codes and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) codes Improved icon placement for ease of use New and updated definitions in the tabular listing. Assign codes with confidence based on illustrations and definitions designed to highlight key components of the disease process or injury and provide better understanding of complex diagnostic terms. Intuitive features and format. This edition includes color illustrations and visual alerts, including color-coding and symbols that identify coding notes and instructions, additional character requirements, codes associated with CMS hierarchical condition categories (HCC), Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), manifestation codes, other specified codes, and unspecified codes. Placeholder X. This icon alerts the coder to an important ICD-10-CM convention--the use of a "placeholder X" for three-, four- and five-character codes requiring a seventh character extension. Coding guideline explanations and examples. Detailed explanations and examples related to application of the ICD-10-CM chapter guidelines are provided at the beginning of each chapter in the tabular section. Muscle/tendon translation table. This table is used to determine muscle/tendon action (flexor, extensor, other), which is a component of codes for acquired conditions and injuries affecting the muscles and tendons Index to Diseases and Injuries. Shaded guides to show indent levels for subentries. Appendices. Supplement your coding knowledge with information on proper coding practices, risk-adjustment coding, pharmacology, and Z-codes.

Download or read book Bioethical Controversies in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery written by Constantine Mavroudis and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title reviews the bioethical issues in congenital heart disease and other difficult pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgical situations. It provides considered opinions and recommendations as to the preferred actions to take in these cases, stressing the importance of making informed decisions that are bioethically sound and doing so using considered reasoning of all the related sensitive issues. Bioethical Controversies in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery provides detailed recommendations on potential solutions to make bioethical decisions in difficult clinical scenarios. There is particular emphasis on controversies involving surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome, futility, informed consent, autonomy, genomics, and beneficence. It is intended for use by a wide range of practitioners, including congenital heart surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, pediatric intensivists, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, and clinical ethicists.

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Download or read book Fast Facts for the Cardiac Surgery Nurse written by Tanya Hodge, MS, RN, CNS, CCRN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-06-20 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A succinct yet comprehensive reference tool for cardiac surgery nurses, this new addition to the Fast Facts series provides quick access to frequently used information regarding the care of cardiac surgery patients. It encompasses the timeline from pre-op to recovery period, with a special focus on the prevention and management of commonly seen post-op complications. The book addresses surgical treatments for coronary artery disease, valve disease, descending aortic aneurysms, and congenital heart disease in adults, and covers patient presentation and diagnostic tests, immediate and extended post-operative period care, cardiac rehabilitation programs, and patient education. Intended for daily use, this reference not only contains important guidelines for all nurses caring for cardiac surgery patients, but reinforces highly specialized skills and supports the development of new skills. It will be highly valuable to new graduates and nurses who are considering a switch to cardiac care, as well as seasoned practitioners. Key Features: Provides a handy pocket reference for new and experienced cardiac care nurses Clearly organized for easy reference to equipment, procedures, and pre- and post-op specialty care Includes ìFast Facts in a Nutshellî feature to help guide the new nurse Pays special attention to the differences between CHD and manifestations of other heart disease states Pinpoints sensitive nursing indicators and ways to improve patient care

Download or read book CPT Changes 2022 An Insider s View written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2021-11 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a better understanding of the latest revisions to the CPT(R) code set, rely on the CPT(R) Changes 2022: An Insider's View. Get the insider's perspective into the annual changes in the CPT code set directly from the American Medical Association.