The High-risk Surgical Patient

“The perioperative period of a surgical procedure is a critical time for patient safety, and certain diseases and conditions can increase the risk of complications,” is what the book “Perioperative Critical Care for the General Surgeon” sets out to address. Written by Paolo Aseni, Antonino Massimiliano Grande, Ari Leppäniemi, and Osvaldo Chiara, this book aims to identify and define clinical factors that require more detailed preoperative assessment in difficult and unusual clinical settings, with a focus on reducing operative risk and increasing patient safety.

The book is divided into several sections, with one devoted to the main pathway of peri- and post-surgical critical care based on patient-specific deterioration risk and associated diseases. This section provides guidance from a panel of experts on the correct patient-oriented pathways for complex or unscheduled surgical operations, with a focus on minimizing the risk of complications.

The book also covers the latest trends in minimally invasive surgical techniques that are associated with peri- and post-operative risk reduction. Additionally, it provides an overview of recent advances in surgical simulation, emphasizing perspectives on surgical research that increases patient safety.

The authors of “Perioperative Critical Care for the General Surgeon” also provide guidance on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and the management of patients requiring emergency surgery.

The book’s primary purpose is to help surgical trainees identify cases with the highest surgical risk and to recognize the most common complications at an early stage. This objective is accomplished through its detailed examination of the perioperative period and the factors that impact patient safety.

In summary, “Perioperative Critical Care for the General Surgeon” is a comprehensive guide that covers the perioperative period in detail, from identifying the clinical factors that increase perioperative risk to the latest techniques in minimally invasive surgery and the latest advances in surgical simulation. The authors’ guidance on ECMO and LVADs, as well as their management in patients requiring emergency surgery, make the book an essential resource for surgeons seeking to improve their patient outcomes.

If you are a surgical trainee or surgeon seeking to improve your patient outcomes, “Perioperative Critical Care for the General Surgeon” is an essential resource that should be added to your collection. With its detailed examination of the perioperative period and its focus on minimizing the risk of complications, this book is sure to promote confidence and knowledge in its readers, making them better surgeons and patient advocates. Order this book today to take your surgical practice to the next level.

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