Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Second Edition (Lung Biology in Health and Disease: Hardcover)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Editor: Augustine M. K. Choi

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Book Description
The only available text to focus primarily on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
Thoroughly revised content and ten new chapters provide pulmonologists with the latest developments and applications of pharmacological and mechanical therapies needed to treat the debilitating and difficult condition of ARDS.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
REVISION OF A BESTSELLER-Updated content and ten new chapters cover the latest developments and applications physicians need to treat ARDS

EVALUATION OF CURRENT THERAPIES-Surfactant therapy, glucocorticoid therapy, invasive and non-invasive prone position forms of mechanical ventilation, and mesenchymal stem cells helps clinicians give patients the best possible care

INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF EDITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS-Key opinion leaders with diverse backgrounds and experience provide authoritative guidance physicians want and trust

A COMPLETE STAND-ALONE GUIDE-the only available comprehensive volume to tackle this pertinent issue and cover both its pathophysiology and pathogens

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Book Details

• Hardcover: 472 pages
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 2 edition (November 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420088408
• ISBN-13: 978-1420088403

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Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation
Author By: Joel Stein

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Book Description

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is the first comprehensive, multidisciplinary textbook devoted exclusively to stroke rehabilitation and recovery. This new comprehensive guide is the gold standard for managing and rehabilitating stroke patients. Beginning with detailed information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology, the book details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Additional sections discuss psychological issues, outcomes, community reintegration, and new research.

Written by dozens of acknowledged leaders in the field, and containing hundreds of tables, graphs, and photographic images, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation features:

• The first full-length discussion of the most commonly-encountered component of neurorehabilitation
• Multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing
• Focus on therapeutic management of stroke related impairments and complications
• An international perspective from dozens of foremost authorities on stroke
• Cutting edge, practical information on new developments and research trends

Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a valuable reference for clinicians and academics in rehabilitation and neurology, and professionals in all disciplines who serve the needs of stroke survivors.



Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Book Details

• Hardcover: 992 pages
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 1 edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933864125
• ISBN-13: 978-1933864129
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches

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Acute Stroke Nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing
Editor:

• Jane Williams
• Lin Perry
• Caroline Watkins

Acute Stroke Nursing Book Description

Stroke is a medical emergency. With active and efficient nursing management in the initial hours after stroke onset, effective recovery and rehabilitation is increased. Acute Stroke Nursing provides nurses with a current, evidenced based, practical text facilitating the provision of optimal stroke Nursing care during the primary prevention and acute phases.

This timely and practical text is structured to follow the acute stroke pathway experienced by patients. It explores the symptoms, causes and effects of stroke and provides guidance on issues such as nutrition, continence, positioning, mobility and continence. The text also considers rehabilitation. discharge planning, palliative care and the role of the nurse within the multiprofessional team. Acute Stroke Nursing is an essential guide to the Nursing management of stroke for all nurses health care professional wishing to extend their knowledge of stroke nursing

Acute Stroke Nursing Book Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (April 19, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405161043
• ISBN-13: 978-1405161046

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