The authors cover the primary areas of critical care - anaesthesia, medicine and surgery. Information is included on diagnostic, monitoring and therapeutic techniques, all extensively illustrated. Each procedure includes a discussion of indications/contra-indications, preparation techniques of the procedure, follow-up care, complications and references.
The authors cover the primary areas of critical care - anaesthesia, medicine and surgery. Information is included on diagnostic, monitoring and therapeutic techniques, all extensively illustrated. Each procedure includes a discussion of indications/contra-indications, preparation techniques of the procedure, follow-up care, complications and references.
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Höhe: 21.5 cm
Breite: 12.5 cm
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978-0-8016-6555-4 (9780801665554)
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Arterial catheterization; central venous catheterization; pulmonary artery catheterization; thoracocentesis; paracentesis and peritoneal lavage; percutaneous pericardiocentesis; apnea testing for determination of brain death; volume loading; oxygen challenge; bronchoscopy; oxygen therapy; bronchial hygiene therapy; sedation and pain management in the critically ill; interpleural analgesia; nasoenteric feeding tube placement; intervenous hyperalimentation; enteral feeding; intubation including fiberoptic laryngoscopy; cricothyroidotomy; tracheostomy; tube thoracostomy; conventional mechanical ventilatory support; PEEP/CPAP therapy; transvenous cardiac pacing; external transcutaneous pacing; intra-aortic balloon pump; percutaneously inserted cardiopulmonary bypass.