This book presents a comprehensive survey in which internationally recognized experts discuss specific topics. Physiological and biophysical foundations of hemodynamics are reviewed and clinical tools to evaluate these newer parameters are described. Monitoring strategies integrating theoretical and practical aspects of hemodynamics in commonly encountered ICU conditions are presented. This Update represents the series' continuous effort to combine the most recent developments in one reference source for all those involved in cardiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, anesthesia, intensive care and emergency medicine.

Inhalt

• Hemodynamic Monitoring: A Cost/Benefit Analysis.- Biophysical Basis of Hemodynamic Measurements.- Physiological Determinants of Hemodynamic Parameters.- Determining Factors of Tissue O2 Uptake.- The Evaluation of Right Ventricular Function in Man.- Validity and Clinical Applications of Fast Response Thermistor for RVEF Monitoring.- Fiberoptic $$\text{S}\bar{\text{v}}\text{O}2$$ Monitoring as Indicator of Changes in Whole Body Oxygen Supply/Demand Relationship.- Continuous $$\text{S}\bar{\text{v}}\text{O}2$$ Monitoring Using Fiberoptic Swan-Ganz Catheters in the Mechanically-Ventilated Patient.- Cardiac Output Measurement in the Critically Ill: Invasive Versus Noninvasive Techniques.- Computer Assistance for Hemodynamic Evaluation.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Cardiac Surgery.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Noncardiac Surgery.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Acute Respiratory Failure.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Myocardial Infarction.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Septic Shock.- Hemodynamic Monitoring in Trauma.