Clinical Application of Blood Gases

by Barry A. Shapiro, William T. Peruzzi, Rozanna Kozlowski-Templin

• Intended to aid and promote the appropriate interpretation of blood gas measurements in the acute clinical setting.

• Reviews basic physiology as well as pathophysiology.

• Stresses clinical applications including 21 case studies.

• Fifth edition reading level has been raised to be more appropriate and acceptable to medical anesthesiology, pulmonology, critical care.

• Third section is directed toward the resident and physician.

• Student workbook.

• Special two-color printing improves readability.

• Part I covers only traditional nomenclature and will not cover controversial material.

• 37 new illustrations.

• Material on assessment has been broken down into a new section to strengthen emphasis on this timely subject.

Genres: Medical

Hardcover

First published November 13, 1990