Oxygen transport : principles and practice

Overview: Evolution of Theconcept from Fick to Present Day. Applied Physiology. Measurements, Technical Problems and Inaccuracies. Hemodynamic and Oxygen Transport Patterns in Shock: Pathophysiology Monitoring Outcome Prediction and Therapy. The Significance Ofmixed Venous Oxygen Saturation and Technical Aspects of Continuous Measurement. Mixed Venous Saturation Monitoring in Surgery. Therapy: Mechanical Ventilation and Future Trends. Hypovolaemic Shock. Therapy: The Effects of Fluid Resuscitation. Therapy: The Effects of Sedative Drugs. Trauma. Cardiogenic Shock: Pathophysiology Management and Treatment. Septic Shcok. The Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Techniques for the Monitoring of Oxygen Transport and Oxygen Consumption. Controversies in Oxygen Supply Dependency. Appendix I= Glossary of Terms. II= Standard Equations.