Libri di Jerry Nolan

From principles of oxygen delivery and patient assessment, through rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia and tracheal intubation, to the difficult and failed emergency airway, this book from an expert team of clinicians guides the reader through every aspect of emergency airway management. Retaining the concise, accessible format of the first edition, it includes a new section on human factors and improving teamwork and performance, an expanded special circumstances section, and a summary of the 4th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Difficult Airway Society and its implications for practice. Updated guidelines, new technologies such as videolaryngoscopy, and recent evidence have all been incorporated into the chapter content, ensuring that the book reflects best current practice. This thoroughly updated new edition remains an essential resource for navigating a highly challenging clinical scenario and will be of value to emergency medicine, intensive care, anaesthesia and acute medicine clinicians.

This pocket book contains the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation 2005 in a concise, quick reference format for practical use in the field. The full guidelines will be published as a Supplement to the journal "Resuscitation" (December 2005) and will also appear in hardback book format (ISBN 0080448704). The clinical guidelines encompass the latest advances in resuscitation science and are evidence-based, providing the reader with an international consensus on best practice for safe and effective resuscitation. The recommendations cover the broad range of resuscitation scenarios that the lay-person or medical professional might encounter, both in and out of hospital. From basic to advanced life support, in adults, children and babies, every physician will find this a useful reference regardless of their experience. The appropriate procedures are presented in a step-by-step, easy to follow format with accompanying artwork to further clarify the necessary actions. Algorithms are used to summarise the key decisions and steps to be taken in each emergency situation. This approach will aid learning and encourage skill retention. Written by opinion leaders in the field of resuscitation, this pocket book is a culmination of the latest scientific evidence evaluated by international experts throughout Europe. These comprehensive guidelines will be an invaluable companion for all healthcare providers in their pursuit of optimum emergency care.