Data Interpretation in Critical Care Medicine
The management of critically ill patients not only involves a bedside clinical assessment, but also a thorough daily review of investigations and monitoring. A detailed knowledge and understanding of data are an important part of training and practice in the day-to-day management of patients in intensive care.
Features:
* This book consists of 100 data sets composed of a brief history, relevant clinical findings, investigation and monitoring results
* Answers with explanations follow each question, providing instant access to the correct interpretation and additional information to enhance the readers understanding
* The result is a great companion to clinical training for all those involved in the care of critically ill patients, not only in the ICU but also in the operating room or during patient transport
| Author: |
Venkatesh |
| ISBN: |
075065273X |
| Publisher: |
Butterworth Heinemann |
| Year Published: |
Jan 2003 (price TBA) |
| No. of Pages: |
128 |
| Illustrations: |
30 |
| Contents: |
| Cardiovascular system - ECGs, echocardiography, pulmonary artery catheter data; Respiratory system - ventilator pressures and volumes, ventilator waveforms; Blood gas analyses - arterial, venous, capillary; Acid-base disturbances; Electrolyte abnormalities; Haematology data; Coagulation abnormalities; Endocrine crisis; Infectious disease in critical care; Critical care hepatology and gastroenterology; Intoxications; Neurocritical care; Trauma |
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