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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778275303321

Titolo

Cardiac arrest : the science and practice of resuscitation medicine / / editors, Norman A. Paradis  [and four others] [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2007

ISBN

1-107-17559-3

1-281-15370-2

9786611153700

0-511-35431-2

1-139-13111-7

0-511-35541-6

0-511-35489-4

0-511-54482-0

0-511-35591-2

Edizione

[Second edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxxiv, 1338 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Cambridge medicine

Disciplina

616.123025

Soggetti

Cardiac resuscitation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Part I Introduction; Part II Basic science; Part III The pathophysiology of global ischemia and reperfusion; Part IV Therapy of sudden death; Part V Postresuscitation disease and its care; Part VI Special resuscitation circumstances; Part VII Special issues in resuscitation; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Cardiac Arrest is the definitive and most comprehensive reference in advanced life support and resuscitation medicine. This new edition brings the reader completely up-to-date with developments in the field, focusing on practical issues of decision making, clinical management and prevention, as well as providing clear explanations of the science informing the practice. The coverage includes information on the latest pharmacotherapeutic options, the latest chest



compression techniques and airway management protocols, all backed by clearly explained, evidence-based scientific research. The content is consistent with the latest guidelines for practice in this area, as detailed by the major international governing organisations. This volume is essential reading for all those working in the hospital environments of emergency medicine, critical care, cardiology and anesthesia, as well as those providing care in the pre-hospital setting, including paramedics and other staff from the emergency services.