Overview

This invaluable guide to one of the fundamental monitoring techniques in anaesthesia has been updated throughout, and a new chapter has been added on high altitude and flying. Written by a leading recognised expert in the field, this is an authoritative yet clear and practical guide for all on the surgical ward and critical care unit.

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Author:   John Moyle
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   BMJ Books
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.80cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9780727917409

ISBN 10:   0727917404
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   03 July 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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.

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From reviews of the first edition: '... an excellent review of an expanding subject... it should be found on the shelves of all medical libraries. - Journal of The British Association of Immediate Care ... will be invaluable in the operating theatres, intensive care and neonatal units. -- Hospital Doctor

From reviews of the first edition: '... an excellent review of an expanding subject... it should be found on the shelves of all medical libraries." - Journal of The British Association of Immediate Care "... will be invaluable in the operating theatres, intensive care and neonatal units." -- Hospital Doctor

"From reviews of the first edition: ‘… an excellent review of an expanding subject… it should be found on the shelves of all medical libraries."" – Journal of The British Association of Immediate Care ""… will be invaluable in the operating theatres, intensive care and neonatal units."" -- Hospital Doctor"

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

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