Drug Infusions in Anesthesiology

Author: Fragen, Robert J.

Edition: 2

Binding: Hardcover

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 304

Release Date: 01-12-1995

Details: Designed for all anaesthesiologists, this is an introduction to infusion techniques in anaesthesia. This edition provides in-depth discussion of drug dosing, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and detailed coverage of each major system, including operating mechanisms, safety protocols and monitoring guidelines. Coverage has been expanded to deal with drug infusions in obstetrics and paediatrics. The book provides a comprehensive survey of drug delivery systems incorporating recent information on calculator pumps, including single channel and multichannel devices. There are also presentations on new, investigational and conventional intravenous agents focusing on suitable anaesthetics, opioids, muscle relaxants and vasoactive agents. In addition, there is a drug appendix specifying loading doses, infusion rates and recommended plasma concentrations for pertinent agents.

EAN: 9780781702652

Package Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches

Languages: english