John Moyle

Pulse Oximetry

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Pulse Oximetry is one of the fundamental monitoring techniques in anaesthesia, a truly non-invasive way of checking the patient's oxygenation and blood circulation. This comprehensive guide describes the principles of Pulse Oximetry, general and specific applications and the limitations of the technique. Written by a leading recognized expert in the field this edition contains a new chapter on high altitude flying and full revisions throughout. The author explores clinical applications in: Emergency medicine, anaesthesia, postoperative recovery, endoscopy, dentistry sleep studies, neonatal medicine. Authoritative yet clear, Pulse Oximetry is an essential text for anaesthetists, trainees, critical care staff and nurses.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juli 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 301g
• ISBN-13: 9780727917409
• ISBN-10: 0727917404
• Artikelnr.: 23572743

Autorenporträt

John Moyle is the author of Pulse Oximetry, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

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.