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| ecmo for dummies: Christian Prayer For Dummies Richard Wagner, 2011-05-04 Advice and examples help you find your own prayer style Discover how prayer works and why you need it now more than ever Do you want to pray, but you're not sure how? This friendly guide explains the different kinds of prayer - revealing how and why to pray and how to discern God's answers. You'll see how to overcome hindrances, how to use a journal, and how to pray on your own. Discover what Thy will be done means and how to approach prayers that seemingly haven't been answered. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * Get in, get out information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun |
| ecmo for dummies: COVID-19 For Dummies Edward K. Chapnick, 2023-11-22 Everything you need to know about the disease, the pandemic, and the future of COVID-19 COVID-19 For Dummies gives you reliable, up-to-date information on what COVID-19 is, how it spreads, how it can be treated, and how to manage long COVID. What is a coronavirus? What is a variant? What should we be doing to protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19 infection? This jargon-free guide answers all your basic questions. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of immunology, how vaccines work, and the types of vaccines used for COVID, as well as what we can do to protect ourselves from this ongoing spread. Expert author Edward K. Chapnick explains who is at the greatest risk and what treatments are available, so you can be confident that you have the knowledge you need to stay safe and healthy. Gain the knowledge to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 Understand what vaccines are used for COVID and how they work Learn how to recognize and manage the symptoms of long COVID Discover how viruses spread, mutate, and cause illness Be informed about which treatments work—and which do not COVID-19 For Dummies is a quick crash course for people with COVID-19 and long COVID who want to learn more about how to treat and manage their symptoms. Anyone who wants to know more about this new disease—without wading through all the misinformation—will appreciate this trustworthy Dummies guide. |
| ecmo for dummies: Rechtsmedizin für Dummies Frank Ramsthaler, 2021-09-29 Wir alle kennen die Forensik aus verschiedenen Filmen und Serien. Doch jetzt besuchen Sie einen Kurs in Rechtsmedizin an der Universität? Mit diesem Buch decken Sie Mythen der Filme und Serien auf und entdecken die reale Welt der Rechtsmedizin. Dieses Buch bietet die ideale Basis und erklärt verständlich die Grundlagen. Von Pathologie und Physiologie des Todes, über die Identifizierung eines unbekannten Toten bis zu modernen forensischen Techniken und vieles mehr finden Sie in diesem Buch. |
| ecmo for dummies: Elternratgeber Impfen für Dummies Daniel Tiefengraber, 2021-03-30 Ihr Nachwuchs ist gerade erst geboren und schon werden Sie mit der Frage konfrontiert, ob Sie ihn impfen lassen wollen? In der Familie, im Bekanntenkreis und in sozialen Netzwerken wird emotional diskutiert und Sie wissen nicht recht, was dran ist am Pro und Kontra zum Thema Impfen? Keine Sorge, dieses Buch erklärt leicht verständlich alles Wissenswerte rund um das Impfen und will eine Hilfestellung für die individuelle Impfentscheidung geben. Es ist weltanschaulich neutral, nicht ideologisch und hilft insbesondere jungen Eltern bei der Entscheidung, ob, wann und wogegen sie ihr Kind impfen lassen. Sie erfahren, welche Immunisierungen es gibt und was dabei im Körper passiert. Daniel Tiefengraber klärt auf über den aktuellen Wissensstand zum Thema und die offiziellen Empfehlungen, zeigt auf, welche Risiken der Ausbruch der jeweiligen Krankheit mit sich bringt und erläutert, welche Risiken das Impfen hat. |
| ecmo for dummies: Proof Adam Kucharski, 2025-03-20 'Profound and utterly absorbing. Kucharski elegantly explores how proof is not just a mathematical concept but a vital tool in decision-making, justice, and survival' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN How far would you go in your search for certainty? And once you get there, how do you convince others? From the medieval Islamic world to the recent pandemic, scientific progress has relied on different methods of establishing fact from fiction. Today, in the face of ever-increasing disinformation, how we prove things - to ourselves and others - has never felt more urgent. But there is far more to proof than axioms, theories and scientific laws: when demonstrating that an experimental medical treatment works, persuading a jury of someone's guilt, or deciding whether to trust a new type of financial transaction, weighing up evidence is rarely simple. Bestselling author, statistician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski ranges across science, politics, philosophy and economics to explore how truth emerges - and why it falters. |
| ecmo for dummies: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy John Kellum, Rinaldo Bellomo, Claudio Ronco, 2009-12-03 In the past decade, CRRT has moved from a niche therapy within specific specialty centers to the standard of care for management of critically ill patients with acute renal failure. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides concise, evidence-based, to-the-point bedside guidance about this treatment modality, offering quick reference answers to clinicians' questions about treatments and situations encountered in daily practice. Organized into sections on Theory; Pratice; Special Situations; and Organizational Issues, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy provides a complete view of CRRT theory and practice. Generous tables summarize and highlight key points, and key studies and trials are listed in each chapter. |
| ecmo for dummies: ECMO-Extracorporeal Life Support in Adults Fabio Sangalli, Nicolò Patroniti, Antonio Pesenti, 2014-04-30 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been in clinical use for some 40 years, but it is only in the past decade that its application in the treatment of life-threatening circulatory and respiratory failure has truly flourished. This book presents a comprehensive overview of both pathophysiological and practical aspects of circulatory and respiratory extracorporeal support. The basics of ECMO, including its history, the “ECMO team”, cannulation, materials, and blood-surface interactions, are first discussed. The various indications for and particular characteristics of circulatory and respiratory extracorporeal life support are then described in detail in the main part of the book. Patient care during ECMO and monitoring of the ECMO patient are also carefully covered, with explanation of the management of technical and clinical complications and transport-related problems. Further topics include long-term therapy options beyond ECMO, such as ventricular assist devices and transplants, outcome, the new frontiers of ECMO for organ procurement and future challenges. The authors are well-known experts in the field whose authoritative contributions and attention to practical aspects will be invaluable for novices and experienced practitioners alike. |
| ecmo for dummies: Smart Medicine Dr. William Hanson, M.D., 2011-06-07 We're a nation in love with the drama of the medical world—from fast-paced hospital life to the race to discover cures for diseases. In Smart Medicine, William Hanson brings to life the fascinating true world of doctors and nurses and reveals the revolutionary changes that will soon be sweeping through the medical community: pharmacies that double as walk-in clinics; health services that will be delivered online; electronic records that hold the history of every drug or blood test you ever took. You might go to a genome specialist to identify the ticking time bomb in your genes, or you might show a rash to your doctor via videophone from thousands of miles away. The plethora of new options will change the way you and your doctor make decisions. Sophisticated yet written in easily accessible language, this is a penetrating look at the new world of medicine. |
| ecmo for dummies: Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery Peter Mattei, Peter F. Nichol, Michael D. Rollins, II, Christopher S. Muratore, 2016-10-01 The previous edition of this book was based on a simple but essential philosophy: provide a practical and up-to-date resource for the practicing surgeon detailing the specific needs and special considerations surrounding the surgical care of children. The second edition of Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery stays true to the philosophy of the original with several significant enhancements. As well as encompassing the most up-to-date and practical clinical information for the experienced surgeon written in a straightforward narrative style, each chapter provides a rationale for the proposed approach based on the scientific evidence available in the literature and the author’s personal clinical experience, supplies a detailed algorithm or clinical protocol in a graphic format, initiates a discussion regarding unanswered questions and proposals for future studies, and includes a list of suggested readings. Chapters cover in great detail a broad range of pediatric general surgery topics, including disorders of all major organ systems of the abdomen and thorax, congenital anomalies presenting in the newborn period, and a variety of maladies germane to the growing field of fetal surgery. The authors also provide authoritative discussions of therapeutic methods and surgical techniques that range from the traditional to the modern, including time-honored open operations, contemporary minimally invasive interventions, and emerging technologies such as single-site and robotic surgery. Written by experts in the field, Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery, Second Edition is a definitive source of readily available clinical information that residents, fellows or attending surgeons can use to take care of actual patients in real time. |
| ecmo for dummies: The ICU Book Paul L. Marino, Kenneth M. Sutin, 2012-02-13 This best-selling resource provides a general overview and basic information for all adult intensive care units. The material is presented in a brief and quick-access format which allows for topic and exam review. It provides enough detailed and specific information to address most all questions and problems that arise in the ICU. Emphasis on fundamental principles in the text should prove useful for patient care outside the ICU as well. New chapters in this edition include hyperthermia and hypothermia syndromes; infection control in the ICU; and severe airflow obstruction. Sections have been reorganized and consolidated when appropriate to reinforce concepts. |
| ecmo for dummies: Paediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Transport Peter Barry, Andrew Leslie, 2003-04-18 Sick babies and children are moved between hospitals for many reasons, often to receive specialist care and treatment not available locally. For the transfer to be safe and effective it is necessary to plan carefully for these occasions, and for the doctors and nurses attending the transport to be able to provide intensive care on the move. The book provides guidance in both of these major areas. The first section - 'Planning for Safe and Effective Transport' - details issues to be considered by senior staff in setting-up or modernising a transport programme. General principles and relevant physiology are outlined, and vehicles and equipment are discussed in depth. The second section - 'Practical Transport Management' - is concerned with different patient groups and key clinical issues. These include the distinctive features of neonatal and paediatric patients, and management of airway, breathing and circulation. Other chapters discuss airborne transport, pharmacology, trauma, and special interventions for transport such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and inhaled nitric oxide. |
| ecmo for dummies: Pediatric Pulmonary Disease J. Thomas Stocker, 1988-12-01 |
| ecmo for dummies: Pediatric Ultrasound E-Book Rose de Bruyn, 2010-06-17 Pediatric ultrasound is different to adult ultrasound in all respects. The equipment chosen for pediatric work has different requirements, the technique of scanning is different, the normal anatomy changes throughout childhood and the pathology encountered in childhood are unique to children. This book addresses the 'how', 'why' and 'when' of pediatric ultrasound. Each chapter begins with the 'how': how to scan and what special techniques or tricks to use when scanning children. The 'why' and 'when' discuss the pathology and use of other imaging modalities - an essential skill in pediatric radiology where the limitation of both radiation exposure and number of examinations is of paramount importance.Accessible, step-by-step approachCovers the practical aspects of scanning, as well as the role, value and limitations of ultrasound in diagnosing different diseasesWritten at a level suitable for both students and practitionersNew chapter on the pediatric eyeMajor revision of chapters on General scanning and equipment issues, The head, neck and spine, and The musculoskeletal systemCD with 10 teaching cases which will include dynamic clips |
| ecmo for dummies: Surfactant Replacement Therapy Donald L. Shapiro, Robert H. Notter, 1989 |
| ecmo for dummies: The Great Ormond Street New Baby & Child Care Book Maire Messenger, Tessa Hilton, 2010-12-23 The world-famous Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital has a reputation second to none, and its Institute of Child Health is renowned for its research into child health and illness. This book, an established favourite with parents, draws together the expertise of its highly qualified staff and offers reassuring advice about all aspects of raising children during the first five years. Among the topics it covers are:--Conception, pregnancy and birth--Coping with a new baby--Feeding--Sleep--Child development--Common health problems--DisabilityDistilling the wisdom and experience of doctors, nurses, psychologists, speech therapists, dieticians, playleaders and many others, this book is a mine of up-to-date and authoritative information. No parent, prospective or otherwise, should be without a copy. |
| ecmo for dummies: Myocardial Protection Tomas A. Salerno, Marco Ricci, 2008-04-15 Myocardial protection is regarded as one of the most important, yet also most controversial aspects of cardiac surgery. There has been considerable improvement in myocardial protection strategies over recent years, utilising a variety of new approaches to treat cardiac diseases, and this text is intended to embrace the state of the art in this field. The book summarises the state of knowledge on all aspects of myocardial protection, including the latest in the treatment of cardiac diseases, robotics, pediatric surgery and the treatment of cardiac failure. Robotic surgery, valvular surgery, pediatric surgery and coronary surgery are all covered by renowned experts, producing a comprehensive, forward-looking view of the field of myocardial protection. This book should function to update physicians and surgeons interested in the field of cardiac surgery on the current state of knowledge on myocardial protection. |
| ecmo for dummies: The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health Jacqueline L. Longe, 2006 Volume 1-5, covering entries A-Z, presents information on diseases and disorders, tests and procedures, body systems, health professions, and current health issues. |
| ecmo for dummies: A Practical Guide to Mechanical Ventilation J. D. Truwit, S. K. Epstein, 2011-05-03 A new, case-oriented and practical guide to one of the core techniques in respiratory medicine and critical care. Concise, practical reference designed for use in the critical care setting Case-oriented content is organised according to commonly encountered clinical scenarios Flow charts and algorithms delineate appropriate treatment protocols |
| ecmo for dummies: ACLS Review Made Incredibly Easy Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2017 Get all the basic terms and treatment protocols with this colorful, fully illustrated guide to advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)-clear-and-simple guidance from experts, including: Cardiac arrhythmias - recognizing and treating emergency conditions and rhythms, such as hypovolemia, hypoxia, acidosis, hypothermia, drug overdoses, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, pulmonary coronary thrombosis, and more Early management - managing the first 30 minutes of cardiac emergencies Ventilation techniques - including endotracheal intubation and use of supraglottic devices and bag-valve mask, Practicing for success - proven study strategies, quick quizzes, and an end-of-book practice test get you exam- and practice-ready. Get instant, on-the-unit support with this on-the-spot clinical reference and study guide, with dozens of diagrams, drawings, real-life patient examples, and guidance on areas including: Step-by-step direction on current interventions - including basic life support skills, adult cardiac arrest algorithm, and when and how to offer CPR, Procedure skills - indications, precautions, and safe use of devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, and peripheral and central IV line insertion, Pharmacology - the right actions, indications, dosages, and precautions for major cardiovascular drugs. Chapter features provide priceless on-the-unit clinical tips: Just the facts - quick summary of each chapter's content Nurse Joy and Nurse Jake - expert insights on cardiovascular interventions Quick quiz- multiple-choice questions at end of each chapter to help you retain knowledge, Now I get it! - real-life patient scenarios that illustrate correct ACLS interventions What to look for - tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmias Book jacket. |
| ecmo for dummies: Index Medicus , 2004 Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings. |
| ecmo for dummies: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Michael S. Firstenberg, 2016-09-14 Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), despite a long and troubled history, is very rapidly evolving into a therapy that can be safely and effectively applied across the world in patients experiencing acute cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. As experiences grow, there is a better understanding of nuances of the importance of teamwork, therapy guidelines and protocols, patient selection, and understanding the functional aspects of pump-circuit technology as it interfaces with human biology. The challenges in managing these very sick and complex patients cannot be understated. The goal of this text is to provide a framework for the development and successful growth of a program. Authors from Centers of Excellence Worldwide have shared their experiences in the full spectrum in dealing with this evolving field. |
| ecmo for dummies: Extracorporeal Life Support for Adults Gregory A Schmidt, 2016-08-23 This book presents a concise, evidence-based review of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) for adult diseases. It describes the use of ECLS with patients who are experiencing severe hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARDS and pneumonia), ventilatory failure (status asthmaticus and COPD), cardiogenic shock and circulatory or gas exchange failure following complications in cardiothoracic surgery, as well as its use as a bridge to lung transplant. Historically, clinicians have used ECLS as a last resort; however, this text details the technological improvements, evidence of improved outcomes and adverse consequences of alternative treatments that are causing this modality to be more commonly adopted. Topics include a description of the complex physiology and technology underlying ECLS; the evidence base for its use in specific clinical conditions; vascular access techniques; daily management of the circuit and patient; guidance regarding the weaning and decannulation process and recommendations for crisis management and rehabilitation related to ECLS. Extracorporeal Life Support for Adults is ideal reading for practicing physicians, nurses, perfusion specialists, therapists and critical care trainees who are considering whether to refer their patients for ECLS or are already providing ECLS and are seeking a practical reference to best practices and updated information. |
| ecmo for dummies: Handbook of Respiratory Care Robert L. Chatburn, Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, 2010-07-09 Handbook of Respiratory Care, Third Edition of this comprehensive resource compiles a wide variety of data relevant to the care of patients with respiratory disorders as well as current research in pulmonary physiology. Data from many sources in the fields of medicine, pharmacology, physics, mathematics, and engineering are brought together in this handy reference. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. |
| ecmo for dummies: Essence of Pediatrics M. R. Khan, 2011-08-10 From their vast knowledge and experience, authors bring the essence of the subject pediatrics in the form of this text book, which will serve the purpose for students (both undergraduate and postgraduates), teachers and practicing pediatricians. Covers all common pediatric problems prevailing in the Indian sub-continent in lucid and easy-to-understand language. Concise, contains the recent updates, more community oriented, edited more frequently, less voluminous. Written by well-experienced eminent authors, who are serving as Professors and Consultants, facing day-to-day challenges of the subject. Designed as a textbook for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and as a guide to the teachers of pediatrics and practicing pediatricians. Chapters like Neonatology, Infant Feeding, Growth and Development, Neurology, Oncology, Connective Tissue Diseases, and Immunization have been revised completely; and topics like Nephrotic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Newer Vaccines, Infectious Diseases, Genetic Disorders, Neurometabolic and Seizure Disorders have been updated extensively. New chapter, 'Drug Therapy', has been added; all critical emergency information, including shock, resuscitation, and life-threatening conditions are discussed duly. Management of common pediatric problems has been written following most recent WHO guidelines. |
| ecmo for dummies: The Biomechanics of Impact Injury Albert I. King, 2017-07-21 This text acquaints the reader on the biomechanics of injury to the human body caused by impact and the use of computer models to simulate impact events. It provides a basic understanding of the biomechanics of the injuries resulting from the impact to the head, neck, chest, abdomen, spine, pelvis and the lower extremities, including the foot and ankle. Other topics include side impact, car-pedestrian impact, effectiveness of automotive restraint systems and sports-related injuries. Featuring problems and PowerPoint slides for lectures, the volume is ideal for students in graduate programs in biomechanics, as well as practicing engineers, and researchers in the life sciences concerned with orthopedics. |
| ecmo for dummies: Trauma Induced Coagulopathy Hunter B. Moore, Matthew D. Neal, Ernest E. Moore, 2020-10-12 The first edition of this publication was aimed at defining the current concepts of trauma induced coagulopathy by critically analyzing the most up-to-date studies from a clinical and basic science perspective. It served as a reference source for any clinician interested in reviewing the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the coagulopathic trauma patient, and the data that supports it. By meticulously describing the methodology of most traditional as well as state of the art coagulation assays the reader is provided with a full understanding of the tests that are used to study trauma induced coagulopathy. With the growing interest in understanding and managing coagulation in trauma, this second edition has been expanded to 46 chapters from its original 35 to incorporate the massive global efforts in understanding, diagnosing, and treating trauma induced coagulopathy. The evolving use of blood products as well as recently introduced hemostatic medications is reviewed in detail. The text provides therapeutic strategies to treat specific coagulation abnormalities following severe injury, which goes beyond the first edition that largely was based on describing the mechanisms causing coagulation abnormalities. Trauma Induced Coagulopathy 2nd Edition is a valuable reference to clinicians that are faced with specific clinical challenges when managing coagulopathy. |
| ecmo for dummies: Manual of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in the ICU Poonam Malhotra Kapoor, 2013-09-30 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a procedure that uses a machine to take over the work of the lungs and sometimes the heart. The system provides heart-lung bypass support using a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream, providing enough oxygen to the patient, whilst allowing time for the lungs and heart to rest or heal during or after serious illness. ECMO is often used for babies, but can also be used for children and adults (Medline Plus). The techniques for ECMO require professionals from multidisciplinary background to be involved in the procedure. This practical manual is a comprehensive guide to ECMO. Divided into eleven sections, the book begins with an introduction to the procedure and equipment. The following sections provide step by step discussion on initiation, maintenance of support and monitoring, and techniques of ECMO for different case scenarios. The final sections present multiple choice questions for self assessment and extensive appendices. Key points Comprehensive guide to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Highly relevant for intensivists, anaesthesiologists, surgeons, paediatricians and cardiologists Includes section of multiple choice questions for self assessment More than 186 full colour images and illustrations |
| ecmo for dummies: Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography E-Book David L. Reich, Gregory Fischer, 2013-09-18 From basic concepts to state-of-the-art techniques, Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography: A Companion to Kaplan's Cardiac Anesthesia helps you master everything you need to know to effectively diagnose and monitor your cardiothoracic surgery patients. Comprehensive coverage and unsurpassed visual guidance make this companion to Kaplans Cardiac Anesthesia a must for anesthesiologists, surgeons, and nurse anesthetists who need to be proficient in anesthesia care. a powerful learning tool. Reviewed by: JH Rosser and GH Mills, Sheffield on behalf of British Journal of Anaesthesia, December 2015 - Recognize the Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) images you see in practice by comparing them to abundant 2D and 3D images, as well as an extensive online library of moving (cine) images. - Learn from acknowledged leaders in the field of cardiac anesthesiology - Drs. David L. Reich and Gregory W. Fischer. - See how to address specific clinical situations with detailed case studies and discussions of challenging issues. - Access the complete contents and videos online at Expert Consult. |
| ecmo for dummies: Neonatal Cranial Ultrasonography Gerda Meijler, Sylke J. Steggerda, 2019-03-14 This book clearly explains the basics of cranial ultrasonography in the neonate, from patient preparation through to screening strategies and the classification of abnormalities. The aim is to enable the reader consistently to obtain images of the highest quality and to interpret them correctly. Essential information is provided both on the procedure itself and on the normal ultrasound anatomy. The standard technique is described and illustrated, and emphasis is placed on the value of supplementary acoustic windows. Attention is also drawn to maturational changes in the neonatal brain and to the limitations of cranial ultrasonography. Frequently occurring abnormalities are described and classifications for these abnormalities are provided. A new classification for neonatal cerebellar hemorrhages is introduced. In this third edition, all ultrasound images have beena replaced, reflecting the improvements in image quality. An entirely new chapter is devoted to Doppler ultrasonography. The illustrations have been improved and new illustrations were added. The reader will have access to highly informative videos on the cranial ultrasound procedure, available online via SpringerLink. The compact design of the book makes it an ideal and handy reference that will guide the novice in understanding the essentials of the technique while also providing useful information for the more experienced practitioner. |
| ecmo for dummies: Brain Hypothermia N. Hayashi, 2012-12-06 Rapid progress in technology and its application to diagnosis and monitoring of brain tissue temperature and metabolism have resulted in advances in the therapy for critically brain-injured patients and breakthroughs in understanding the pathophysiology of brain damage. The latest concept of brain hypothermia therapy clarifies targets such as brain thermal pooling, masking brain hypoxia associated with catecholamine surge, the metabolic shift from glucose to lipids, and selective radical damage of dopamine in the central nervous system. This volume explains the mechanism of brain injury and how brain hypothermia treatment differs from other hypothermia therapy in four major sections: Brain Injury Mechanism, Pathophysiology of Hypothermia, Basic Research of Hypothermia Treatment, and Clinical Studies of Brain Hypothermia. The book is a valuable source for practitioners and researchers in neurosurgery and neurology and in critical care and emergency medicine. |
| ecmo for dummies: Families in the Intensive Care Unit Giora Netzer, 2018-10-30 This text is one of the first comprehensive resources on understanding and working with families in the intensive care unit. The text provides a conceptual overview of the Family ICU Syndrome, a constellation of physical morbidity, psychopathology, cognitive deficits, and conflict. Outlining its mechanisms, the book presents a guide to combating the syndrome with an interdisciplinary team. The text represents the full array of the interdisciplinary team by also spotlighting administrative considerations for health care management and approaches to training different members of the health care team. Family voices are featured prominently in the text as well. The book also addresses the complete trajectory of needs of care, including survivorship and end-of-life care. Written by experts in the field, Families in the Intensive Care Unit: A Guide to Understanding, Engaging and Supporting at the Bedside is a state-of-the-art reference for all clinicians who work with families in the ICU. |
| ecmo for dummies: AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Second Edition Marianne Chulay, Suzanne Burns, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 2010-05-24 The authoritative, evidence-based coverage you need to safely and competently care for adult, critically ill patients and their families – or prepare for the critical care nursing certification exam Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by top clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook thoroughly covers all the need-to-know details on the care of adult, critically ill patients and their families. Supported by helpful tables and algorithms, the book’s practical, building-block organization starts with the basics before proceeding to more complex concepts, paralleling the blueprint for the critical care nursing CCRN certification examination. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing is divided into four logical sections, which, taken as a whole, will give you complete understanding of this challenging area of nursing practice: The Essentials – provides fundamental information that new clinicians must understand to provide safe, competent nursing care to all critically ill patients, regardless of their underlying medical diagnosis. Pathological Conditions – covers pathologic conditions and management strategies commonly encountered in all adult critical care units. Advanced Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill Patient – presents advanced critical care concepts or pathologic conditions that are less common or more specialized than those generally found in adult critical care units. Key Reference Information – includes reference information that you will find helpful in a clinical environment, such as normal laboratory and diagnostic values, algorithms for advanced cardiac life support, and summary tables of critical care drugs and cardiac rhythms Each chapter begins with Knowledge Competencies that can be used to gauge your progress. This edition is compatible with ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation), the online program offered by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. |
| ecmo for dummies: Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health Helen A. Brough, Rola Alkurdi, Ram Nataraja, Ajenthan Surendranathan, 2009-02-12 Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health This pocket guide is an ideal resource in everyday paediatricsand child health practice and a must for all medical studentspreparing for a major exam. Rapid Paediatrics and Child Health is the latest title inthe new Rapid series and is the ideal companion for clinicalstudents working on their paediatrics attachment. It provides quickaccess to information on common paediatric and child healthdiseases, defects and disorders, and problems encountered on thewards, in the clinic and in exams. Arranged in A-Z format, each topic is covered using the sameheadings – Definition, Aetiology. Associations / RiskFactors, Epidemiology, History, Examinations, Pathology,Investigations, Management, Complications and Prognosis. A-Z format for easy and rapid access to information Strict organisation of facts on each page following the Rapidseries mnemonic with one page for each condition Handy pocketbook for quick reference Written by students and junior doctors |
| ecmo for dummies: Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation, Third Edition Robert M. Kacmarek, Dean R. Hess, 2014-05-06 A practical application-based guide to adult mechanical ventilation A Doody's Core Title for 2017! This trusted guide is written from the perspective of authors who have more than seventy-five years' experience as clinicians, educators, researchers, and authors. Featuring chapters that are concise, focused, and practical, this book is unique. Unlike other references on the topic, this resource is about mechanical ventilation rather than mechanical ventilators. It is written to provide a solid understanding of the general principles and essential foundational knowledge of mechanical ventilation as required by respiratory therapists and critical care physicians. To make it clinically relevant, Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation includes disease-specific chapters related to mechanical ventilation in these conditions. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation is divided into four parts: Part One, Principles of Mechanical Ventilation describes basic principles of mechanical ventilation and then continues with issues such as indications for mechanical ventilation, appropriate physiologic goals, and ventilator liberation. Part Two, Ventilator Management, gives practical advice for ventilating patients with a variety of diseases. Part Three, Monitoring During Mechanical Ventilation, discusses blood gases, hemodynamics, mechanics, and waveforms. Part Four, Topics in Mechanical Ventilation, covers issues such as airway management, aerosol delivery, and extracorporeal life support. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation is a true “must read” for all clinicians caring for mechanically ventilated patients. |
| ecmo for dummies: Cicely Saunders Dame Cicely M. Saunders, 2006-01-05 A remarkable story of a personal vision and sense of calling this text provides an insight into the establishment of the hospice movement and its development world-wide. |
| ecmo for dummies: Pocket Pediatrics Paritosh Prasad, 2019-04-23 Ideal for medical students, interns and residents, the latest edition of this portable quick-reference—part of the popular Pocket Medicine series, prepared by residents and attending physicians—has been updated with new contributors and information on pediatric disorders and problems encountered in any clinical situation, including the ICU. The book is heavy on bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, and the small size means it can fit snugly in anyone’s white coat pocket! |
| ecmo for dummies: ECMO: A Practical Guide to Management Ahmed Reda Taha, Mark Caridi-Scheible, Eric R. Leiendecker, Casey Frost Miller, 2024-09-06 ECMO has in the last year advanced rapidly in its prevalence and ease of use. It is becoming the standard of care for the management of severe ARDS, however, its adoption outside of relatively few large hospitals in primarily very wealthy nations has been limited. This is in part improving as the cost of the equipment and associated resources decline, however a significant barrier to its use is the expertise required to manage the patient. There are only a few existing reference books on the topic but they suffer from being too comprehensive, too basic, too theoretical or else they are too expensive for the average practitioner or hospital system to use as general reference material for training. This book is designed to be a practical guide to the management of ECMO by the entire ECMO team from specialists to physicians. It discusses the core physiological principles necessary to the understanding of its management, but also then discusses how to practically apply these principles on a day-to-day basis. It is structured in a focused and concise manner with an emphasis on translating theory to actual equipment and patients through the use of visuals. The book is divided into twelve individual sections that each contain various chapters. The first section provides an introduction to the book itself as well as the authors. The second section explains the history of ECMO. The third section focuses on program development while the fourth section is all about patient selection. The fifth section details physics and technology while the sixth and seventh sections break down the physiology. The eighth section describes cannulation and configuration while the ninth focuses on complications and emergencies. The remaining three sections detail patient management, pharmacology and anticoagulation and weaning and decannulation. Written by experts in the field, ECMO: A Practical Guide to Management targets bedside providers such as physicians and mid-level providers, however it is also a useful reference for nurses and respiratory therapists on the team. While it contains sufficient advanced material to keep more seasoned practitioners engaged, it also focuses on only the necessary and practical principles to appeal to a variety of readers. |
| ecmo for dummies: Manual of Neonatal Care John P. Cloherty, Eric C. Eichenwald, Anne R. Hansen, Ann R. Stark, 2012-01-05 This edition of the Manual of Neonatal Care has been completely updated and extensively revised to reflect the changes in fetal, perinatal, and neonatal care that have occurred since the sixth edition. This portable text covers current and practical approaches to evaluation and management of conditions encountered in the fetus and the newborn, as practiced in high volume clinical services that include contemporary prenatal and postnatal care of infants with routine, as well as complex medical and surgical problems. Written by expert authors from the Harvard Program in Neonatology and other major neonatology programs across the United States, the manual’s outline format gives readers rapid access to large amounts of valuable information quickly. The Children’s Hospital Boston Neonatology Program at Harvard has grown to include 57 attending neonatologists and 18 fellows who care for more than 28,000 newborns delivered annually. The book also includes the popular appendices on topics such as common NICU medication guidelines, the effects of maternal drugs on the fetus, and the use of maternal medications during lactation. Plus, there are intubation/sedation guidelines and a guide to neonatal resuscitation on the inside covers that provide crucial information in a quick and easy format. |
| ecmo for dummies: Cardiac Allograft Rejection G. William Dec, Manel Ballester, 2001-09-30 Heart transplantation remains one of the major scientific achievements of twentieth century medicine. During the past four decades, it has evolved from an unproven experimental surgical technique to the most effective form of therapy for refractory end-stage heart disease. It has captured the public's imagination and expanded our understanding of fundamental immunologic mechanisms that are responsible for cellular and humorally-mediated immunity. Despite its successes, many clinical and scientific problems remain. One or more bouts of acute cellular or humoral (vascular) rejection will occur in over 75% of transplant recipients despite current immunosuppressive strategies. Further, rejection directly results in approximately 20% of post-transplant deaths and is believed to play a major role in the development of late allograft dysfunction and coronary vasculopathy. This book by international experts in the fields of transplantation medicine, immunobiology and cardiac imaging provides the reader with an up-to-date, consise summary of the latest developments in the diagnosis and treatment of acute cardiac rejection. It is axiomatic that a more complete understanding of the pathogenic processes involved in rejection will ultimately lead to its prevention. This volume will be useful to transplant cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, cardiac pathologists and transplant scientists who seek to prolong the lifespan and improve the quality of life of their transplant recipients. |
| ecmo for dummies: Respiratory Care Pocket Guide Dana Oakes, Scot Jones, 2017-01-01 |
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) - Mayo Clinic
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation - Wikipedia
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of extracorporeal life support, providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to people whose heart and lungs are unable to …
What Is ECMO? - Cleveland Clinic
Dec 29, 2022 · ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is a type of artificial life support that can help a person whose lungs and heart aren’t functioning correctly. This process …
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
What is ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)? ECMO is a form of life support for people with life-threatening illness or injury that affects the function of their heart or lungs. …
Basics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - PMC
Overview: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is becoming commonplace worldwide in ICUs for the care of patients with respiratory and/or cardiac failure. …
ECMO manual - EMCrit Project
Jan 15, 2025 · ECMO initiation: Then titrate up over 1-5 minutes until the predicted blood flow is reached (BSA* 2.4 l/min/m2, ~4 L/min). Adequate MAP and systemic perfusion. Avoid left …
What is ECMO? | American Lung Association
Oct 11, 2024 · What Is ECMO? ECMO is a form of life support if you have serious lung or heart failure, injuries, or the heart or lungs are too weak to work properly. Extracorporeal means …
ECMO: What You Need to Know - WebMD
Nov 3, 2023 · Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a treatment that adds oxygen to your blood and pumps it through your body. Learn how it works, when you might need it, and …
What is ECMO? - American Thoracic Society
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support machine. People who need ECMO have a severe and life-threatening illness that stops their heart or lungs from working …
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: ECMO | Children's …
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO, is an advanced life support technique used for patients with life-threatening heart and/or lung problems. ECMO is not a cure. It is a temporary …
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) - Mayo …
Jun 15, 2024 · ECMO is a form of extracorporeal life support (ECLS). It's used is for life-threatening heart and …
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation - Wikipedia
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of extracorporeal life support, providing prolonged …
What Is ECMO? - Cleveland Clinic
Dec 29, 2022 · ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) is a type of artificial life support that can help a …
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Johns …
What is ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)? ECMO is a form of life support for people with …
Basics of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation - PMC
Overview: The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is becoming commonplace worldwide …
