Applied physiology in intensive care medicine

This second, revised edition of Applied Physiology in Intensive Care Medicineaims to help overcome the fundamental unevenness in clinicians’ understandingof applied physiology, which can lead to suboptimal treatment decisions. It is divided into three sections. The first comprises a series of 'physiological notes' that concisely and clearly capture the essence of the physiological perspectives underpinning our understanding of disease and response to therapy. The second section contains more detailed associated reviews on measurement techniques and physiological processes, while the third provides a number of seminal studies on diverse topics in intensive care. This up-to-date compendium ofpractical bedside knowledge essential to the effective delivery of acute caremedicine has been written by some of the most renowned experts in the field. It will serve the clinician as an invaluable reference source on key issues regularly confronted in everyday practice. INDICE: Physiological Notes: 1. Pulmonary: Respiratory Mechanics.-Gas exchange.- 2. Cardiovascular.- 3. Metabolism and Renal Function.- 4. Cerebral Function.- Physiological Reviews: Measurement techniques.- Physiological processes.- Seminal Studies in Intensive Care.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-01768-1
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 489
• Fecha Publicación: 26/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés