Medical : Critical Care

Coronary CT angiography produces high-quality images of the coronary arteries, in addition to defining their location and the extent of the atherosclerotic involvement. This book features CT imaging of the coronary arteries. It provides general practitioners and cardiologists with a basic understanding of the technique. more...

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Comprehensive volume on theories and applications of evidence-based anaesthesia and critical care. The first half introduces evidence-based medicine, applying the principles to anaesthesia and critical care. The second half puts it into practice throughout anaesthesia. Medical professionals working in anaesthesia and surrounding specialties worldwide will find this book immensely useful. more...

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Decision making regarding fluid volume loading, fluid restriction, or administration of vasoactive drugs may vary among physicians, depending solely upon their clinical experience in the absence of evidence-based measurement. The initial distribution volume of glucose (IDVG) is believed to be clinically relevant as a marker of cardiovascular and fluid management in critically ill patients without a significant modification of glucose metabolism. This book covers all aspects of IDVG measurement, including the basic concept, its relationship with other fluid volumes, and the clinical application of this technique in the intensive care unit based on both the authors??? studies and their clinical experience with more than 4000 IDVG determinations. When the concept of IDVG is properly understood and its measurement is then performed routinely, daily fluid and cardiovascular management in critically ill patients can be improved based on evidence-based measurement. more...

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Eine Entscheidung zwischen Leben und Tod treffen zu mA1/4ssen, gehArt zu den schwierigsten Situationen fA1/4r die meisten A"rzte. Namhafte Vertreter der Medizin und Intensivmedizin, der Theologie, der Philosophie und des Rechts haben zu diesem aktuellen und diskussionswA1/4rdigen Thema Tatsachen und Gedanken zusammengetragen und praxisnah aufbereitet. Der Patient in Grenzsituationen a" Das Erleben von Grenzsituationen. Philosophie und Theologie: Lebensende: Ende oder Anfang der Philosophie - Leiden ohne Ende a" Lebenserhalt um jeden Preis. Grenzsituationen in einzelnen Fachgebieten: Allgemeinchirurgie, AnAsthesie, Neurochirurgie, Innere Medizin, PAdiatrie, u.a. Entscheidungskriterien in Grenzsituationen: unter Akonomischen und juristischen Aspekten beleuchtet. Die Arztliche Entscheidung: Rechte und Pflichten des Arztes a" Ethikkommissionen. Liberalisierung der Sterbehilfe: Der Umgang damit in unseren NachbarlAndern. Basierend auf dem Mainzer Forum Intensivmedizin wurden alle BeitrAge fA1/4r das Buchprojekt A1/4berarbeitet und praxisnah erweitert. Ein einzigartiges Nachschlagewerk fA1/4r die schwierigen menschlichen Situationen auf Intensivstationen, wichtig fA1/4r alle A"rzte. more...

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A compilation of management, medical, nutrition, psychological, and physical activity facts, models, theories, interventions, and evaluation techniques, the Handbook of Pediatric Obesity: Clinical Management is the most clinically appropriate and scientifically supported source of information available for pediatric health care and research professionals. This comprehensive, state-of-the-art, and easy-to-use reference can be used to develop programs that provide the best possible care to overweight children in clinical settings. Covering clinical evaluation, medical aspects of treatment, and psychosocial, behavioral, nutritional, and physical activity considerations, the book discusses approaches to weight management such as diet, behavioral counseling, exercise, pharmacology, and surgery. It presents coverage of applied techniques, information, and tools for developing, modifying, implementing, and evaluating weight-management programs for children and adolescents in clinical settings. Worksheets, menu plans, and sample exercise programs are just a few of the features that make this book practical as well as informative. It is clear that there is no single solution for every overweight child and the number of options can seem overwhelming. This text provides clinicians with the information and tools necessary to match or tailor the available treatment plans to the medical, physical, nutritional and emotional needs of their patients. more...

Price: $139.95