Acute Lung Injury

Marini, J.J.; Evans, Timothy W.

To integrate current knowledge in terms of basic and clinical science and to highlight problems, thirty world-renowned experts in the field of acute lung injury describe the state of up to date knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management of acute lung injury. Novel techniques for the clinical support of these difficult patients are discussed in full. Prospects for successful pharmacological intervention are also outlined. This book is aimed at those practising within the field of critical care and is likely to become an indispensable aid to all concerned with the investigation and management of patients with severe respiratory failure.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-11-13

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783642645327

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-60733-2

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 463.0