Pulse Oximetry
2nd Edition
Published on 3. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7279-1740-9 (ISBN)
Description
This invaluable guide to one of the fundamental monitoring techniques in anaesthesia has been updated throughout, and a new chapter has been added on high altitude and flying. Written by a leading recognised expert in the field, this is an authoritative yet clear and practical guide for all on the surgical ward and critical care unit.
Reviews / Votes
From reviews of the first edition:'... an excellent review of an expanding subject... it should be found on the shelves of all medical libraries." - Journal of The British Association of Immediate Care
"... will be invaluable in the operating theatres, intensive care and neonatal units." -- Hospital Doctor
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
301 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7279-1740-9 (9780727917409)
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Previous edition
John Moyle
Pulse Oximetry
Book
11/1998
2nd Edition
BMJ Books
€44.74
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Person
John Moyle is the author of Pulse Oximetry, published by Wiley.
Content
Acknowledgements. Introduction.
History of oxygen saturation monitoring.
Optical principles.
How pulse oximetry works.
Calibration.
Photoplethysmography.
Physiology of oxygen transport.
Pulse oximetry at high altitude.
General clinical applications.
Specific clinical applications.
Emergency medicine.
Anaesthesia.
Postoperative recovery.
Endoscopy.
Dentistry and oral surgery.
Sleep apnoea.
Neonatal pulse oximetry.
Limitations and morbidity.
Dyshaemoglobins.
Fetal pulse oximetry.
Index.
History of oxygen saturation monitoring.
Optical principles.
How pulse oximetry works.
Calibration.
Photoplethysmography.
Physiology of oxygen transport.
Pulse oximetry at high altitude.
General clinical applications.
Specific clinical applications.
Emergency medicine.
Anaesthesia.
Postoperative recovery.
Endoscopy.
Dentistry and oral surgery.
Sleep apnoea.
Neonatal pulse oximetry.
Limitations and morbidity.
Dyshaemoglobins.
Fetal pulse oximetry.
Index.