Pharmacology & Pharmacokinetics A Basic Reader

Effective drug administration is a crucial skill for any practitioner working in the critical care unit. This book, in providing a concise account of the fundamental principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, equips the critical care physician for such a task. In addition to the principles of...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Tomlin, Mark (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2010, 2010
Edition:1st ed. 2010
Series:Competency-Based Critical Care
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Effective drug administration is a crucial skill for any practitioner working in the critical care unit. This book, in providing a concise account of the fundamental principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, equips the critical care physician for such a task. In addition to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, this volume alerts the reader to factors that affect drug action such as disease, pregnancy and age, and advises on how to adjust drug dosages accordingly. The specialist therapeutics covered comprise drugs targeting the gastro-intestinal tract, sedation, non-opioid analgesia and opiates. A quick and easy reference, this volume will prove a valuable asset for both trainees and fully qualified practitioners in critical care. Mark Tomlin, BPharm MSc is a consultant pharmacist in critical care at Southampton General Hospital in the UK.
Physical Description:IX, 86 p. 11 illus., 4 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9781849961462