Title	Yearbook of Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2002 [electronic resource] / edited by Jean-Louis Vincent
Imprint	Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2002
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-56011-8
Descript	XXVIII, 968 p. online resource

The Yearbook compiles the most recent, widespread developments of experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine

From the contents: Cellular Responses -- Basic Mechanisms in Acute Respiratory Failure -- Modulating Host Response -- Myocardial Responses -- Cardiovascular Management -- Mechanical Ventilation -- Management of Acute Respiratory Failure -- Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation -- Infectious Challenges -- Fluid Therapy -- Metabolic Support -- Cardiorespiratory Monitoring -- Oxygen Delivery -- Coagulopathies -- Head Trauma -- Neurological Challenges -- Abdominal Crises -- Renal Failure -- Particular Aspects -- Severity of Illness -- Quality of Care -- Subject Index