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Hemodynamic Monitoring Invasive and Noninvasive Clinical Application

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ISBN-10: 0721692931

ISBN-13: 9780721692937

Edition: 3rd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Gloria Oblouk Darovic

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Praised by nursing students for its straightforward language and readability, this interdisciplinary reference on bedside hemodynamic monitoring covers the technical aspects of clinical monitoring, including diagnostic and management principles for fluid-filled systems, intracranial hemodynamics, open-heart surgery patients, pediatric patients, and more! Well illustrated chapters detail exactly how to insert and manipulate catheters safely, read monitors properly, and interpret readings accurately. Precise illustrations deliver crucial details on delicate techniques. Content on the strengths and shortcomings of various hemodynamic monitoring modalities has been expanded significantly in the…    
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Book details

List price: $89.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 4/3/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.784
Language: English

Anatomy, Physiology, and Assessment Techniques
Introduction to the Care of Critically III and Injured Patients
Clinical Limitations of Hemodynamic Measurements
Other Important Considerations
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Ventilation
Distribution
Diffusion
Perfusion/Transport
Physical Factors that Affect Distribution of Lung Blood Volume
Transport
Physical Assessment of the Pulmonary System
Overview of Physical Assessment
Symptoms and Signs of Pulmonary Disease
Specific Techniques of Physical Assessment
Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
Overview of the Cardiovascular System
Heart
Factors Affecting Cardiac Output
Coronary Circulation
Factors That Determine Coronary Blood Flow
Circuit (Vascular System)
Physical Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Symptoms and Signs of Cardiovascular Disease
Specific Techniques of Physical Assessment
Monitoring Techniques
Fluid-Filled Monitoring Systems
Fluid-Filled Monitoring Systems
Types of Monitoring Systems
Components of the Fluid-Filled Electronic Monitoring System
Physical Principles Involved in Pressure Monitoring Systems
Dynamic Response Testing
Orientation of the Intravascular Catheter Relative to the Flow of Blood and Catheter Whip Artifact
Assembly of the Monitoring System
Patient Position for Zero Referencing and Pressure Monitoring
Zero Referencing
Leveling
Monitor and Transducer Calibration
Conclusion
Glossary
Arterial Pressure Monitoring
Definition of Arterial Pressure
Clinical Caveats for All Types of Arterial Pressure Measurements
Indirect Methods of Measuring Blood Pressure
Direct Arterial Pressure Measurement
Comparison of Direct and Indirect Blood Pressure Measurements
Establishment of Central Venous Access
Insertion Sites
Equipment for Cannulation of the Central Veins
Preinsertion Protocol and Considerations
Techniques for Gaining Venous Access
Percutaneous Access Systems and Techniques
Sites of Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Immediate Life-Threatening Complications
Postinsertion Protocol and Site Maintenance
Central Venous Catheter Removal
Monitoring Central Venous Pressure
Clinical Application of Central Venous Pressure Measurements
Limitations of Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Central Venous Pressure Measurements Obtained by a Pressure Transducer Versus a Calibrated Water Manometer
Central Venous Insertion Sites and Protocol for Catheter Insertion
Types of Catheters Used for Central Venous Pressure Measurement
Protocols for Obtaining Central Venous Pressure Measurements Using a Pressure Tranducer/Electronic Monitor
Complications of Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Catheter Removal
Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring
Indications for Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Contraindications and Special Considerations of Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Effects of Pulmonary Artery Catheterization on Patient Outcome
Catheter Design and Types
Methods and Sites of Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion
Preparation and Equipment Setup
Removal of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Clinical Application of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter
Potential Problems and Pitfalls in Obtaining Accurate Hemodynamic Measurements
Identification and Solution of Monitoring Problems
Complications of Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
Monitoring Cardiac Output
Factors Affecting Cardiac Output
Effect of Anatomic Shunting and Regurgitant Flow on Cardiac Output Measurements
Clinical Application of Cardiac Output Measurements
Invasive Methods of Calculating Cardiac Output
Noninvasive Means of Calculating Cardiac Output
Monitoring Oxygenation
Physiologic Effects of Hypoxia
Oxygen Supply, Demand, and Consumption Balance
Conditions That May Compromise Tissue Oxygenation
Compensatory Mechanisms
Monitoring Techniques for Continuously Assessing the Effectiveness of the Oxygen Transport and Utilization Systems
Clinical Applications and Considerations of Combined Arterial and Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Conditions Associated with Increases In Svo[subscript 2]
Summary
Care of Critically Ill and Injured Patients
Infusion-Related Sepsis
Incidence
Standardized Microbiologic Definitions of Intravascular Device-Related Infections
Clinical Syndromes of Infusion-Related Infection
Pathogenesis of Infusion-Related Sepsis
Diagnosis of Infusion-Related Sepsis
Microorganisms Associated with Infusion-Related Sepsis
Risk Factors for Infusion-Related Sepsis
Septic Risk Specific to Types of Vascular Catheters
Treatment
Prevention and Management
Pharmacologic Influences on Hemodynamic Parameters
Role of Hemodynamic Monitoring in Intensive Care Unit Drug Therapy
Factors That Determine Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion
Mechanisms of Action of Cardiovascular Medications
Pharmacologic Modification of Autonomic Nervous System Influences on the Cardiovascular System
Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy
Intravenous Medications Commonly Used for Hemodynamic Support of Critically Ill or Injured Patients
Discussion
Intraaortic Balloon Counterpulsation
Definition
Principles Underlying Balloon Counterpulsations
Technique of Catheter Placement
Effects of the Intraaortic Balloon Pump on the Arterial Waveform
Triggers for Balloon Inflation and Deflation
Timing of Inflation/Deflation Cycles
Physical Assessment Considerations for Patients Being Maintained on the Intraaortic Balloon Pump
Balloon Pressure Waveform
Causes of Abnormal Balloon Pressure Waveform Morphology
Types and Causes of Abnormal Balloon Pressure Waveforms
Complications and Risk Factors
Conclusion
Monitoring the Patient in Shock
Pathophysiology
Stages of Shock
Diagnosis of Shock
General Principles of Therapy
Classification of Shock by Cause
Other Categories of Shock
Monitoring the Patient with Multiple-System Organ Dysfunction
Historical Perspective
Definition
Epidemiology
Diagnostic Criteria for Organ System Dysfunction and Failure
Pathophysiology
Hemodynamic Profile
Clinical Presentation and Course
Laboratory Examination
Management
Prognosis
Monitoring Patients with Acute Pulmonary Disease
Acute Respiratory Failure
Causes of Acute Respiratory Failure
Summary
Pediatric Evaluation and Monitoring Considerations
Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Maturation in Cardiovascular Function
Clinically Relevant Differences Between Children and Adults
Clinical Assessment of Hemodynamic Competency in Pediatric Patients
Congenital Heart Disease
Fluid-Filled Monitoring Systems
Monitoring System Setup to Ensure Accurate Display of Hemodynamic Measurements
Application of Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems in Assessment of Pediatric Patients
Noninvasive and Invasive Techniques of Blood Pressure Measurement
Conclusions
Specific Monitoring Considerations for Patients with Cardiac Disease
Factors Affecting Cardiac Function and Stroke Colume
Heart Failure
Conclusion
Ischemic Heart Disease
Epidemiology and Causes
Pathophysiology
Angina Pectoris
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Valvular Heart Disease
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Regurgitation (Insufficiency)
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Regurgitation (Insufficiency)
Tricuspid Regurgitation (Insufficiency)
Complex Valvular Heart Disease
Cardiomyopathies and Pericardial Disease
Cardiomyopathies
Constrictive Pericardial Disease (Constrictive Pericarditis)
Pericardial Tamponade (Cardiac Tamponade)
Monitoring the Patient Following Open Heart Surgery
Historical Perspective
Preoperative Evaluation
Preoperative Preparation of the Patient and Family
Postoperative Management
Index