The Physics, Clinical Measurement and Equipment of Anaesthetic Practice
Published on 20. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-19-850859-5 (ISBN)
Description
A good knowledge of physics, measurement and equipment is essential for practising anaesthetists. The subject does, however, present considerable problems for many, few of whom have any background in physics. This book explains the physical principles and applications of physics in anaesthesia, covering the statistical methods that anaesthetists are required to understand. The book includes sections on equipment and safety in anaesthesia, and electrical safety. The book starts with mathematics, statistics and a basic physics background, not only to enhance the understanding for what follows in the book, but also because these basic sciences are fundamental to many other aspects of medical science. Areas which trainees find particularly troublesome, such as electricity and electrical safety, are discussed in detail.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
num. fig.
numerous line figures
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-850859-5 (9780198508595)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Mathematics; 2. Statistics; 3. Basic physics; 4. Electricity and biological signals; 5. Behaviour of fluids (liquids and gases, pressure and flow); 6. Heat, temperature and humidification; 7. Vaporisation and vaporisers; 8. Ultrasound and Doppler; 9. Principles and standards of anaesthetic monitoring; 10. Blood pressure measurement; 11. Cardiac output measurement; 12. Gas pressure, volume and flow measurement; 13. Pulse oximetry; 14. Respiratory gas analysers; 15. Blood gas analysis; 16. Electrophysiology and electro-stimulation; 17. Pacemakers and defibrillators; 18. Gas supply, pressure regulators and the anaesthetic machine; 19. Airway management devices; 20. Aids to intubation; 21. Breathing systems; 22. Artificial ventilators; 23. Intravenous pumps and syringe drivers; 24. Environmental and electrical safety; 25. Imaging and radiation; 26. Medical training using simulators