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Cardiac Arrest

The Science and Practice of Resuscitation Medicine
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Cardiac Arrest is the definitive and most comprehensive reference in advanced life support and resuscitation medicine. This new edition brings the reader completely up-to-date with developments in the field, focusing on practical issues of decision making, clinical management and prevention, as well as providing clear explanations of the science informing the practice. The coverage includes information on the latest pharmacotherapeutic options, the latest chest compression techniques and airway management protocols, all backed by clearly explained, evidence-based scientific research. The content is consistent with the latest guidelines for practice in this area, as detailed by the major international governing organisations. This volume is essential reading for all those working in the hospital environments of emergency medicine, critical care, cardiology and anesthesia, as well as those providing care in the pre-hospital setting, including paramedics and other staff from the emergency services.

Author Biography:

Norman Paradis is Vice President, Clinical and Medical Affairs, Biosite Incorporated. Henry Halperin is Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Karl Kern is Professor of Medicine at the Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona. Volker Wenzel is Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine in the Department of Anesthesiology of Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria. Douglas Chamberlain is Honorary Professor of Resuscitation Medicine at the School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales and Visiting Professor of Cardiology at the University of Brighton, Sussex.
Release date NZ
October 18th, 2007
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Contributors
  • Edited by Douglas A. Chamberlain
  • Edited by Henry R. Halperin
  • Edited by Karl B. Kern
  • Edited by Norman A. Paradis
  • Edited by Volker Wenzel
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Illustrations
1 Plates, color; 114 Halftones, unspecified; 237 Line drawings, unspecified
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Pages
1374
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Dimensions
230x284x71
ISBN-13
9780521847001
Product ID
1772407

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