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An Exploration of Human AdaptationThis book explores how humans respond to the hypoxia of high altitudes, addressing the response of lowlanders to sudden and sustained exposure, as well as that of those living permanently at high elevations. Examines adaptation and maladaptation, acute and chronic high-altitude illnesses, and the challenges faced...

Critical care is now a mandatory part of training for surgeons and physicians as well as anaesthetists. It also forms a comprehensive part of postgraduate medical exams such as FRCA and FRCS. Key Topics in Critical Care is written to provide a broad base in the major areas of critical care so that the reader can rapidly acquire an understanding of...

Presenting the most up-to-date and authoritative reference on the risks and risk-prevention strategies of blood transfusions, Blood Safety and Surveillance compiles a breadth of information on the reactions, immunological complications, and potential for disease transmission related to blood transfusions in a broad context.Combines numerous...

Placing specialists at the cutting-edge of therapeutic and biotechnological research, this reference reviews the extensive array of pharmaceutical options available for the management of patients with COPD. The book considers disease severity, dosing regimens, administration methods, and monitoring procedures, as well as medication-related...

Containing more than 150 illustrations, Hysteroscopy, Resectoscopy and Endometrial Ablation covers the spectrum of methods for endometrial ablation. Under the aegis of editors Eric Bieber and Franklin Loffer, the chapter authors provide expert practical guidance to the key surgical procedures that are becoming an ever more important part of...

This text is divided into seven sections covering the applications, uses, effects and designs of stentless bioprostheses. The three opening chapters describe the paediatric applications of stentless bioprostheses, with reference to aortic valve replacement and right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction Chapters in the second section discuss the...