Managing Patients with Pre-Existing Respiratory Disease
Author:   P. Rock ,  P. Boysen ,  J. Gottlieb ,  Robert Balk
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9781859962275


Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 November 2005
Format:   Hardback
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This book brings together the expertise of respiratory physicians, critical care specialists and surgeons to provide concise practical guidance on the perioperative management of patients with pre-existing respiratory disease. The authors begin with a review of key aspects of respiratory physiology, pre-operative assessment and preparation, then continue to discuss practical issues concerning airway management and respiratory monitoring. Also described are strategies for managing post-operative complications, and respiratory emergencies such as status asthmaticus, pulmonary hypertension, pneumothorax and respiratory failure. The text is supported throughout with diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms, checklists and summary panels.

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Author:   P. Rock ,  P. Boysen ,  J. Gottlieb ,  Robert Balk
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd
Edition:   New edition
ISBN:  

9781859962275


ISBN 10:   1859962270
Pages:   300
Publication Date:   01 November 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Temporarily unavailable   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY: Mechanics; Spirometry and ABGs 2. ANESTHETIC AND SURGICAL EFFECTS ON RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Mechanics; Control of Ventilation; Genes; Pulmonary Circulation; Airways; Lung Water Permeability 3. POSTOPERATIVE PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS: Definitions; Risk factors 4. PRE-OP ASSESSMENT: H & P Labs; Risk Index 5. PREPARATION: Asthma 6. COPD SPECIAL PATIENTS: Lung Transplants; Lung Volume Reduction Surgery; Sleep Apnea; Pediatric Issues 7. MEASURES TO DECREASE POST-OP PULMONARY COMPLICATIONS: Mechanical Incentive; Spirometry Infectious Aspiration Issues

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