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This document is aimed at ICU Registrars, Residents and Critical Care trained ICU nurses.
It is intended as a basic guide to managing patients in ICU after Cardiac Surgery.
G.Gravlee, R.Davis, A.Stammers & R.Ungerleider. 2008, Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Principles and
Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia.
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REMINDER: Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 – All those involved in decisions based on this
guideline have an obligation to ensure that all decisions and actions are compatible with relevant human rights.