Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine

Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine
Author: Kewal K. Jain
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 660
Release: 2016-11-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319471406

This comprehensive volume captures the latest scientific evidence, technological advances, treatments and impact of biotechnology in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Divided into three distinct sections, the book begins with basic aspects that include history, equipment, safety and diagnostic approaches; this is followed by clinical applications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in various modalities; the last section provides an overview of hyperbaric medicine as a specialty with best practices from around the world. Integration of multidisciplinary approaches to complex disorders are also covered. Updated and significantly expanded from previous editions, Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine, 6th Edition will continue to be the definitive guide to this burgeoning field for students, trainees, physicians and specialists.

Physiology and Medicine of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Physiology and Medicine of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Author: Tom S. Neuman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2008-06-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1416034064

Written by internationally recognized leaders in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) research and practice, this exciting new book provides evidence-based, practical, useful information for anyone involved in HBOT. It outlines the physiologic principles that constitute the basis for understanding the clinical implications for treatment and describes recent advances and current research, along with new approaches to therapy. This book is an essential tool for anyone who cares for patients with difficult-to-heal wounds, wounds from radiation therapy, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more. Provides comprehensive coverage of pathophysiology and clinically relevant information so you can master the specialty. Covers the relevance of HBOT in caring for diverse populations including critical care patients, infants and pediatric patients, and divers. Features a section on the technical aspects of HBOT to provide insight into the technology and physics regarding HBO chambers. Presents evidence to support the effectiveness of HBOT as well as the possible side effects. Describes situations where HBOT would be effective through indication-specific chapters on chronic wounds, radiation and crush injuries, decompression sickness, and more.

Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine

Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine
Author: Daniel Mathieu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 846
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781402043765

The decade since the first Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine has seen major advances: studies have clarified the actions of hyperbaric oxygenation; clinical practice is becoming more scientific; various organisational and operational guidelines are now widely accepted. This new Handbook arises from the EU Co-operation in Science and Technology (COST) programme for hyperbaric medicine, COST B14, in combination with the results of a number of recent experimental and clinical studies.

Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine

Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine
Author: Giorgio Oriani
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 901
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 8847021987

Hyperbaric oxygen application has now become a useful technique for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in CNS, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as in soft-tissue and orthopaedic pathologies and haematologic disorders. With a specific didactic approach, supported by numerous illustrations and tables, this volume aims to present all aspects of oxygen application under pressure not only to resolve some clinical problems, but also to improve recovery or to modify a negative illness evolution. Both scientists and practitioners will find this work a useful and updated reference book.

Diving Medicine

Diving Medicine
Author: Olaf Rusoke-Dierich
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2018-08-27
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319738364

This book is the very first to cover the decompression theory in detail. It gives many information on all topics of the diving medicine, and is richly and uniquely illustrated. It offers a good guideline of high quality practice in diving medicine. The author provides a very structured and easy to understand book, by covering all aspects of the diving medicine, such as equipment, physiology, and related issues as gas intoxications, venomous animals or damages that can occur in the diving practice. Relevant physiological and anatomical illustrations enlight even complex topics. The Diving medicine book will appeal to health experts like doctors and nurses, but also to diving schools and teachers

Hyperbaric Nursing

Hyperbaric Nursing
Author: Valerie Larson-Lohr
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2002
Genre: Hyperbaric oxygenation
ISBN:

This superb text details the practical and essential information about the specialty of hyperbaric nursing. It is a long-overdue reference designed for the hyperbaric community from the combined efforts of the Baromedical Nurses Association membership and many dedicated nursing professionals. (Hardcover: 400 pages) ISBN: 1-930536-00-3 "Every hyperbaric unit should see to it that this text is available. It is the most complete compendium available to date on the subject of hyperbaric nursing." Eric P. Kindwall, M.D. Professor Emeritus, Medical College of Wisconsin "I congratulate the authors for producing a seminal document that will help standardize the practice of hyperbaric nursing around the world." W.T.Workman, MS, CHT Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society "This book should be available for reading in every hyperbaric facility worldwide." European Journal of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine - December 2002

Bove and Davis' Diving Medicine

Bove and Davis' Diving Medicine
Author: Alfred A. Bove
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Covers basic diving physiology; the pathophysiology of decompression sickness; maritime toxicology; assessment of fitness for diving; special considerations for female, elderly, and pediatric divers; diving-related problems in people with pre-existing medical conditions such as pulmonary, cardiac, and neurologic disease, and much more, with new chapters on the kinetics of intert gas, marine poisoning and intoxication, and diabetes and diving.