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HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING MADE EASY
Hemodynamic Monitoring Made Easy
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By
Jayne Fawcett, RGN, ENB100, BSc, PgDipEd/MSc, Lecturer, Department of Health Studies, University of York, UK

Description
The one-of-a-kind book provides comprehensive information on hemodynamic monitoring in a reader-friendly style that's easy to understand. It covers the latest technologies and methods for measuring cardiac output, using biomedical signals, monitoring pressure and flow, and more. With this solid foundation of knowledge and current evidence-based thinking, readers will understand exactly what the hemodynamic information obtained from the monitors reveals about a patient's physiologic state. Special features encourage readers to check their understanding at frequent intervals as they progress through the material.

Contents


Section 1: Understanding the basis of hemodynamic monitoring

1 The cardiovascular system
2 Cardiodynamics
3 Back to basics: hemodynamic monitoring



Section 2: Interpretation of hemodynamic variables

4 Fundamentals of hemodynamic monitoring
5 Mechanical ventilation




Section 3: Making the most of hemodynamic technologies to treat the critically ill

6 Technology
7 Optimisation / Goal-directed therapy



Appendices

Appendix 1 Knowledge reviews
Appendix 2 Answer to clinical scenario
Appendix 3 Equations
Appendix 4 Cardiac calculations

Abbreviations
Glossary
Bibliography  

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 240 pages, publication date: SEP-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7020-2781-9
ISBN-10: 0-7020-2781-2
Imprint: BAILLIÈRE TINDALL


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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