Chapter Outline Systems Approach to Infusion Technology 236 Standardization 237 Hardware 237 Software 237 Connectivity 237 Peopleware 238 Infusion Pump History: From “Stand-Alone Pumps” to “Intelligent Infusion Devices” 238 Technology…
Chapter Outline Causes of Hypothermia 263 Preventing Hypothermia 263 Passive Strategies 264 Ambient Temperature 264 Thermal Insulation 264 Mass Insulators 264 Radiant Insulators 264 Other Considerations 264 Active Warming Devices…
Chapter Outline What Can We Test? 271 Blood Gases and Electrolytes 271 Hematologic Parameters 274 Coagulation Tests 276 Regulatory Issues 280 Conclusions 281 Point of care testing (POCT), also known…
Chapter Outline Tracheal Tubes (Endotracheal Tubes) 111 Material 112 Design 113 Size 113 Endotracheal Tube Cuffs 114 Connectors/Catheter Mounts/Tracheal Tube Adaptors 115 Common Problems with Endotracheal Tubes and Safety Considerations…
Chapter Outline Principles Of Alarm Systems 187 Concepts and Components of Alarm System 188 Strategies For Interacting With Alarm Systems 191 Common Alarms 191 Responding To Critical Alarms 192 Challenges…
Chapter Outline Invasive Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring 148 General Indications For Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring 148 Sites For Arterial Catheterization 148 Insertion Of An Arterial Catheter 149 Contraindications To Arterial…
Chapter Outline Physical Principles of Medical Gases 10 Common Gas Laws 10 Critical Pressure and Critical Temperature 11 Medical Gases 11 Oxygen 11 Nitrous Oxide 12 Medical Air 13 Entonox…
Chapter Outline What Is an Anesthesia Machine? 23 Fresh Gas Flow 24 Fresh Gas Flow and the Rate Of Change of Gas and Vapor Concentrations 24 Total Fresh Gas Flow…
Chapter Outline History, Philosophy, And General Comments 41 Clinical Practice Using The Closed Circuit Technique 42 Vapor Delivery Techniques 42 Free Water Requirements 43 Physiological Aspects Of Closed Circuit Anesthesia…
Chapter Outline Anesthesia Safety: Is It A Model Or A Myth? 1 Role Of Equipment In Anesthesia Safety 1 The Nature Of Errors 3 Use Error Versus Device Failure 5…
