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Haemodynamic monitoring and manipulation : an easy learning guide [E-Book]

By:

Foxall, Fiona

Series: Easy learning guidesPublication details: Keswick : M & K Publishing, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xi, 132 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781907830464
1907830464

Subject(s):

NLM classification:

2009 J-370
WG 18.2

Online resources:

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust OpenAthens account holders click here for access

Contents:

Prelims; Table of contents; Introduction; How to use this workbook; Aims of this workbook; Chapter 1 Physiological maintenance of blood pressure; Chapter 2 Monitoring blood pressure using an arterial line; Chapter 3 Central venous pressure monitoring; Chapter 4 Monitoring and maintenance of cardiac output and tissue perfusion; Chapter 5 The effects of shock; Chapter 6 Use and effects of inotropic and vasoactive agents; Chapter 7 Putting it all together; Answers and teaching notes; Index

Summary: The adequacy of the cardio respiratory system can generally be gauged from basic clinical signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and depth, skin texture and colour, use of accessory muscles of respiration and mental status. These basic signs should never be ignored, but in critical illness, basic clinical assessment alone may be unreliable and misleading. Therefore further monitoring techniques are usually required. Cardiac output and the circulation can be manipulated by?uid and drug administration to ensure good oxygen delivery to the tissues but in order to do this, ong.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Class number	URL	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic book	Stenhouse Library		Link to resource	Available

Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-112) and index.

Print version record.

The adequacy of the cardio respiratory system can generally be gauged from basic clinical signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and depth, skin texture and colour, use of accessory muscles of respiration and mental status. These basic signs should never be ignored, but in critical illness, basic clinical assessment alone may be unreliable and misleading. Therefore further monitoring techniques are usually required. Cardiac output and the circulation can be manipulated by?uid and drug administration to ensure good oxygen delivery to the tissues but in order to do this, ong.

WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650

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