Arterial Blood Gases Made Easy

by Iain A.M. Hennessey and Alan Japp

Arterial blood gas analysis plays an indispensable role in the assessment and management of patients with a huge range of acute medical and surgical problems. Its importance as a key tool in the work-up of acutely unwell patients rivals that of the ECG and the chest x-ray. This book covers all aspects of the arterial blood gas in a simple, user-friendly manner. The first part explains the technique, the values obtained and common patterns of abnormalities,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 044310414X
• ISBN13: 9780443104145
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.3"