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Pulse Oximetry

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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.


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

Product details

Authors John Moyle, John T B Moyle, John T. B. Moyle, Moyle John
Publisher Wiley
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 03.07.2002
 
EAN 9780727917409
ISBN 978-0-7279-1740-9
No. of pages 192
Dimensions 158 mm x 236 mm x 12 mm
Weight 299 g
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General

MEDICAL / Critical Care, MEDICAL / Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine, MEDICAL / Anesthesiology, MEDICAL / Instruments & Supplies, Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthetics, Medical equipment and techniques

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