ABC of Brainstem Death 2e - Couverture souple

Pallis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0727902458 ISBN 13 : 9780727902450

Editeur : BMJ Books, 2009

Synopsis

Book by Pallis Christopher Harley D H

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

A dead brain in a body with a heart that is still beating is one of the more macabre products of modern technology. The ABC of Brain Stem Death gives unique guidance on this subject. Clear, concise, and accessible, it covers the important issues concerning brainstem death in a way that is relavant for practising clinicians. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated in line with current recommendations. It has new sections on recent concepts of death, organ donation, and the international status of brain death. Topics covered include: Diagnosis Declaration of death Ethical issues The history of "brain death" Managing organ donors The position overseas Written by authors with unrivalled knowledge of the subject, this book provides practical and relevant information for physicians, surgeons, nurses, students, and anyone else interested in this field.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This concise and accessible guide covers the important issues concerniong brain stem death in a way that is relevant for practising clinicians. Thoroughly revised and updated with current recommendations, and new sections on recent concepts of death, organ donation, and the international status of brain death.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BMJ Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0727902458
• ISBN 13: 9780727902450
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 55
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible