Author: Omar Prakash
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400967470
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
There is a tendency of an increasing number of signals and derived variables to be incorporated in the monitoring of patients during anesthesia and in intensive care units. The addition of new signals hardly ever leads to thedeletion of other signals. This is probably based on a feeling of insecurity. We must realize that each new signal that is being monitored brings along its cost, in terms of risk to the patient, investment and time. It is therefore essential to assess the relative contribution of this new signal to the quality of the monitoring process; i. e. given the set of signals already in use, what is the improvement when a new signal is added? Beyond a certain point the addition of new information leads to new uncertainty and degrades the result (Ream, 1981) In the diagnostic process, it is possible to evaluate "result" in an objective, qualitative way. The changes in the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis as a result of the addition or deletion of a certain variable can be calculated on the basis of false negative, false positive, correct negative and false negative scores. Different methods for multiple regression analysis have been implemented on computers (Gelsema, 1981) which can support such decision processes. In monitoring, the situation is much more complex. Many definitions of monitoring have been given; the common denominator is that monitoring is a continuous diagnostic process based upon a (semi)continuous flow of information. This makes simple assessment methods useless.
Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Omar Prakash
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400967470
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
There is a tendency of an increasing number of signals and derived variables to be incorporated in the monitoring of patients during anesthesia and in intensive care units. The addition of new signals hardly ever leads to thedeletion of other signals. This is probably based on a feeling of insecurity. We must realize that each new signal that is being monitored brings along its cost, in terms of risk to the patient, investment and time. It is therefore essential to assess the relative contribution of this new signal to the quality of the monitoring process; i. e. given the set of signals already in use, what is the improvement when a new signal is added? Beyond a certain point the addition of new information leads to new uncertainty and degrades the result (Ream, 1981) In the diagnostic process, it is possible to evaluate "result" in an objective, qualitative way. The changes in the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis as a result of the addition or deletion of a certain variable can be calculated on the basis of false negative, false positive, correct negative and false negative scores. Different methods for multiple regression analysis have been implemented on computers (Gelsema, 1981) which can support such decision processes. In monitoring, the situation is much more complex. Many definitions of monitoring have been given; the common denominator is that monitoring is a continuous diagnostic process based upon a (semi)continuous flow of information. This makes simple assessment methods useless.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400967470
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
There is a tendency of an increasing number of signals and derived variables to be incorporated in the monitoring of patients during anesthesia and in intensive care units. The addition of new signals hardly ever leads to thedeletion of other signals. This is probably based on a feeling of insecurity. We must realize that each new signal that is being monitored brings along its cost, in terms of risk to the patient, investment and time. It is therefore essential to assess the relative contribution of this new signal to the quality of the monitoring process; i. e. given the set of signals already in use, what is the improvement when a new signal is added? Beyond a certain point the addition of new information leads to new uncertainty and degrades the result (Ream, 1981) In the diagnostic process, it is possible to evaluate "result" in an objective, qualitative way. The changes in the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis as a result of the addition or deletion of a certain variable can be calculated on the basis of false negative, false positive, correct negative and false negative scores. Different methods for multiple regression analysis have been implemented on computers (Gelsema, 1981) which can support such decision processes. In monitoring, the situation is much more complex. Many definitions of monitoring have been given; the common denominator is that monitoring is a continuous diagnostic process based upon a (semi)continuous flow of information. This makes simple assessment methods useless.
Computing and Monitoring in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Kazuyuki Ikeda
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 4431682015
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
In April of 1991, 425 partICIpants from 18 countries met in Hamamatsu in Japan for the 6th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (lSCAIC). The meeting was one of the most spectacular academic and fruitful in the history of ISCAIC. We had four days of fascinating presentations and discussions covering many areas of technology in Anesthesia and intensive care. New technologies were presented and old technology reexamined. The measures of success of the meeting were the excellent research material in oral and poster presentations, and state of the art reviews of the latest issues by distinguished worldwide key speakers. It must be sure that the meeting was most effective to promote and disseminate up-to-date information in these fields across the participating countries. The aim of this book is to record the exciting achievements of the meeting and extend them further among our colleagues. We hope the readers of this book will share the same excitation as well as the latest information in this speciality. Finally we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all participants and others for the contribution to the compilation of this book. Kazuyuki Ikeda, M.D.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 4431682015
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 635
Book Description
In April of 1991, 425 partICIpants from 18 countries met in Hamamatsu in Japan for the 6th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive Care (lSCAIC). The meeting was one of the most spectacular academic and fruitful in the history of ISCAIC. We had four days of fascinating presentations and discussions covering many areas of technology in Anesthesia and intensive care. New technologies were presented and old technology reexamined. The measures of success of the meeting were the excellent research material in oral and poster presentations, and state of the art reviews of the latest issues by distinguished worldwide key speakers. It must be sure that the meeting was most effective to promote and disseminate up-to-date information in these fields across the participating countries. The aim of this book is to record the exciting achievements of the meeting and extend them further among our colleagues. We hope the readers of this book will share the same excitation as well as the latest information in this speciality. Finally we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all participants and others for the contribution to the compilation of this book. Kazuyuki Ikeda, M.D.
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care A-Z - Print & E-Book
Author: Steve Yentis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702044202
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Building on the success of previous editions, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care A-Z (Fifth edition) remains the most comprehensive single volume source of relevant aspects of pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, physics, statistics, medicine, surgery, general anaesthetic practice, intensive care, equipment, and the history of anaesthesia and intensive care. Originally prepared as essential reading for candidates for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and similar exams, this fully updated edition will also prove as invaluable as ever for all anaesthetists and critical care physicians, as well as operating department practitioners and specialist nurses. All entries have been carefully reviewed and new ones added to reflect the latest advances and the evolving field breadth. This edition includes a structured checklist of entries, ordered by curriculum core topic area, as an additional new aid for those planning their revision. Also for the first time, this fifth edition now comes with complementary access to the complete electronic version of the book. It is now easy to use the content just as you need it, anytime, anywhere - whether online or offline, on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Succinct, clear text and diagrams make quick reference easy Entries arranged alphabetically, with extensive cross-referencing to ensure full understanding of topics Thoroughly revised throughout to reflect the latest advances in the field New exam preparation checklist ordered by core topics, for more effective use of revision time and enhanced confidence More flexible and practical than ever before, with anytime, anywhere electronic access Your eBook is much more than just 'pictures of pages': Fully searchable, with main category entries prioritised in search returns Customise your page views Highlight and make searchable notes Print and copy-and-paste with bibliographic support Download to multiple devices, including desktop and mobile Additional line diagrams further enhance topic descriptions Contains a wide expansion of new entries and revisions of existing ones to reflect ongoing advances in the field New exam preparation checklist ordered by core topics, for more effective use of revision time and enhanced confidence Comes with complete eBook version - more flexible and practical than ever before, with anytime, anywhere electronic access Your eBook is much more than just 'pictures of pages': Fully searchable, with main category entries prioritised in search returns Customise your page views Highlight and make searchable notes Print and copy-and-paste with bibliographic support Download to multiple devices, including desktop and mobile
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702044202
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Building on the success of previous editions, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care A-Z (Fifth edition) remains the most comprehensive single volume source of relevant aspects of pharmacology, physiology, anatomy, physics, statistics, medicine, surgery, general anaesthetic practice, intensive care, equipment, and the history of anaesthesia and intensive care. Originally prepared as essential reading for candidates for the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and similar exams, this fully updated edition will also prove as invaluable as ever for all anaesthetists and critical care physicians, as well as operating department practitioners and specialist nurses. All entries have been carefully reviewed and new ones added to reflect the latest advances and the evolving field breadth. This edition includes a structured checklist of entries, ordered by curriculum core topic area, as an additional new aid for those planning their revision. Also for the first time, this fifth edition now comes with complementary access to the complete electronic version of the book. It is now easy to use the content just as you need it, anytime, anywhere - whether online or offline, on your laptop, tablet or mobile device. Succinct, clear text and diagrams make quick reference easy Entries arranged alphabetically, with extensive cross-referencing to ensure full understanding of topics Thoroughly revised throughout to reflect the latest advances in the field New exam preparation checklist ordered by core topics, for more effective use of revision time and enhanced confidence More flexible and practical than ever before, with anytime, anywhere electronic access Your eBook is much more than just 'pictures of pages': Fully searchable, with main category entries prioritised in search returns Customise your page views Highlight and make searchable notes Print and copy-and-paste with bibliographic support Download to multiple devices, including desktop and mobile Additional line diagrams further enhance topic descriptions Contains a wide expansion of new entries and revisions of existing ones to reflect ongoing advances in the field New exam preparation checklist ordered by core topics, for more effective use of revision time and enhanced confidence Comes with complete eBook version - more flexible and practical than ever before, with anytime, anywhere electronic access Your eBook is much more than just 'pictures of pages': Fully searchable, with main category entries prioritised in search returns Customise your page views Highlight and make searchable notes Print and copy-and-paste with bibliographic support Download to multiple devices, including desktop and mobile
Applied Anatomy for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Andy Georgiou
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107401372
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Concise anatomical text and descriptions of procedures are supported by high-quality, anatomical illustrations linked to clinical images.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107401372
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Concise anatomical text and descriptions of procedures are supported by high-quality, anatomical illustrations linked to clinical images.
Pharmacology for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Tom E. Peck
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521704634
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book has been thoroughly updated and expanded, with additional contributions from experts in the field, to include all new drugs available to the anaesthetist and intensive care specialist. Basic pharmacological principles are dealt with methodically and with many highly annotated diagrams and tables.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521704634
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
This book has been thoroughly updated and expanded, with additional contributions from experts in the field, to include all new drugs available to the anaesthetist and intensive care specialist. Basic pharmacological principles are dealt with methodically and with many highly annotated diagrams and tables.
Drugs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Edward Scarth
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191081477
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
An essential reference text, the fifth edition of this popular book details drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care in an A-Z format. The book describes the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of all the drugs commonly used by anaesthetists. The A-Z organisation allows rapid access to specific information on the properties and characteristics of almost 200 drugs. The new edition includes a complete revision of all the featured drugs, and the addition of key new drugs. New diagrams of particular drug structures and comparison tables aid comparison of differences within a drug class for exam revision. Improved navigation in the index enables prompt discoverability of information. Written in a concise, bullet-point style to allow quick access to information, the book contains all necessary drug references for anaesthetists in training, consultant anaesthetists, intensive care nurses, and anaesthetic assistants.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191081477
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
An essential reference text, the fifth edition of this popular book details drugs in anaesthesia and intensive care in an A-Z format. The book describes the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of all the drugs commonly used by anaesthetists. The A-Z organisation allows rapid access to specific information on the properties and characteristics of almost 200 drugs. The new edition includes a complete revision of all the featured drugs, and the addition of key new drugs. New diagrams of particular drug structures and comparison tables aid comparison of differences within a drug class for exam revision. Improved navigation in the index enables prompt discoverability of information. Written in a concise, bullet-point style to allow quick access to information, the book contains all necessary drug references for anaesthetists in training, consultant anaesthetists, intensive care nurses, and anaesthetic assistants.
Practical Procedures in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Author: Guy Jackson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199573026
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is a highly practical guide to the procedures and techniques commonly encountered in anaesthesia and critical care medicine. Step-by-step, detailed instructions, a simple layout and full colour illustrations and photos show the anaesthetist how to carry out procedures safely and competently.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199573026
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is a highly practical guide to the procedures and techniques commonly encountered in anaesthesia and critical care medicine. Step-by-step, detailed instructions, a simple layout and full colour illustrations and photos show the anaesthetist how to carry out procedures safely and competently.
State-of-the-art Technology in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Kazuyuki Ikeda
Publisher: Excerpta Medica
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Hardbound. International Congress Series 1168State of the Art Technology in Anesthesia and Intensive Care contains selected papers from the 18th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive care held in Hamamatsu City, Japan. Four hundred participants from twenty-two countries focused their interest on promoting patient safety and quality improvement in anesthesia and intensive care using state of the art technology.The book also introduces eight new techniques for cardiac output estimation that encompasses almost all techniques available in the world.This is the only book presently available that compiles the most advanced technology in the field of anesthesia and intensive care medicine.
Publisher: Excerpta Medica
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Hardbound. International Congress Series 1168State of the Art Technology in Anesthesia and Intensive Care contains selected papers from the 18th International Symposium on Computing in Anesthesia and Intensive care held in Hamamatsu City, Japan. Four hundred participants from twenty-two countries focused their interest on promoting patient safety and quality improvement in anesthesia and intensive care using state of the art technology.The book also introduces eight new techniques for cardiac output estimation that encompasses almost all techniques available in the world.This is the only book presently available that compiles the most advanced technology in the field of anesthesia and intensive care medicine.
Computers in Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine
Author: Peter M. Osswald
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642700683
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The anesthetist-computer interface tends to be a problem for the utilization of computer systems for anesthesia. Ergonomic interface design with an emphasis on the coherency of the interface's static and dynamic structure may improve this situation. To investigate this proposition we developed an Anesthesia Information System (AIS) with a touch-sensitive monitor as the hardware-user interface. Basic data input and system control techniques were defined and implemented. Record keeping is integrated into the user interface. Ventilator control from the same interface is an additional feature for laboratory simulations. The system is being evaluated using a technique that simulates live operations. References Anthony J (1982) BAS - A major change coming in delivery. IEEE EMB 1 (1): 36-42 Apple HP, Schneider AJL, Fadel J (1982) Design and evaluation of a semiautomatic anesthesia record system. Med lnstrum 16 (1): 69-71 Arnell WJ, Schultz DG (1983) Computers in anesthesiology - a look ahead. Med Instrum 17 (6): 393-395 Bender HJ, Osswald PM, Hartung HJ, Lutz H (1983) On line - Erfassung haemodynamischer und respiratorischer GraBen in der Anaesthesie. Anaesth Intensivther Notfallmed 18: 37-40 Cooper JB et al. (1982) A graphics-tablet for data entry in computer assisted recordkeeping Proc.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642700683
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The anesthetist-computer interface tends to be a problem for the utilization of computer systems for anesthesia. Ergonomic interface design with an emphasis on the coherency of the interface's static and dynamic structure may improve this situation. To investigate this proposition we developed an Anesthesia Information System (AIS) with a touch-sensitive monitor as the hardware-user interface. Basic data input and system control techniques were defined and implemented. Record keeping is integrated into the user interface. Ventilator control from the same interface is an additional feature for laboratory simulations. The system is being evaluated using a technique that simulates live operations. References Anthony J (1982) BAS - A major change coming in delivery. IEEE EMB 1 (1): 36-42 Apple HP, Schneider AJL, Fadel J (1982) Design and evaluation of a semiautomatic anesthesia record system. Med lnstrum 16 (1): 69-71 Arnell WJ, Schultz DG (1983) Computers in anesthesiology - a look ahead. Med Instrum 17 (6): 393-395 Bender HJ, Osswald PM, Hartung HJ, Lutz H (1983) On line - Erfassung haemodynamischer und respiratorischer GraBen in der Anaesthesie. Anaesth Intensivther Notfallmed 18: 37-40 Cooper JB et al. (1982) A graphics-tablet for data entry in computer assisted recordkeeping Proc.
Central Nervous System Monitoring in Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Author: Jochen Schulte am Esch
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642784410
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Research in electrophysiologic monitoring in anesthesia and intensive care has focussed mostly on questions pertinent for patient care: First how to quantitate drug effects on brain electrical activity and the degree of anesthetic-induced suppression of the central nervous system. Second, how to monitor functional impairment following cerebral ischemia and hypoxia. And third, how to differ entiate between drug-induced effects on the central nervous system and deleteri ous events related to reductions in cerebral blood flow and/or oxygen delivery. Even though progress has been achieved over the last 10 years in this field and fascinating new techniques have been developed, it is still not clear which monitor parameter will provide adequate information on the depth of anes thesia and the analgesic level. Because the central nervous system has been one of the main research areas in our department over the last 10 years, we organized a workshop to summarize the latest developments in central nervous system monitoring. This book comprises the topics of this workshop and is intended to provide insight into the current status of central nervous system monitoring, elucidating possible indications and delineating its limitations.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642784410
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
Research in electrophysiologic monitoring in anesthesia and intensive care has focussed mostly on questions pertinent for patient care: First how to quantitate drug effects on brain electrical activity and the degree of anesthetic-induced suppression of the central nervous system. Second, how to monitor functional impairment following cerebral ischemia and hypoxia. And third, how to differ entiate between drug-induced effects on the central nervous system and deleteri ous events related to reductions in cerebral blood flow and/or oxygen delivery. Even though progress has been achieved over the last 10 years in this field and fascinating new techniques have been developed, it is still not clear which monitor parameter will provide adequate information on the depth of anes thesia and the analgesic level. Because the central nervous system has been one of the main research areas in our department over the last 10 years, we organized a workshop to summarize the latest developments in central nervous system monitoring. This book comprises the topics of this workshop and is intended to provide insight into the current status of central nervous system monitoring, elucidating possible indications and delineating its limitations.