TY - BOOK AU - Davis, P.D. AU - Kenny, G.N.C. TI - Basic physics and measurement in anaesthesia SN - 9780750648288 AV - RD81.P29 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - Edinburgh : PB - Butterworth-Heinemann KW - Anesthesiology KW - Anesthesiology -- Apparatus and instruments KW - Anesthesia N1 - Includes Index; CONTENTS 1. Pressure -- 2. Fluid flow -- 3. Volume and flow measurement4. The gas laws5. Natural exponential functions6. Solubility7. Diffusion and osmosis8. Work, energy and power9. Temperature10. Heat capacity and latent heat11. Vaporizers12. Humidification13. The sine wave and wave patterns14. Electricity15. Biological electrical potentials: their display and recording16. Electrical safety17. Blood pressure measurement18. Oxygen measurement19. Hydrogen ion and carbon dioxide measurement20. Further techniques of gas and vapour analysis21. Gas supplies22. Breathing and scavenging systems23. Fires and explosions24. Isotopes and radiation25. Presentation and handling of data, basic measurement concepts26. Assessment of awareness during anaesthesiaAppendix N2 - Includes equipment and review of technical features, European regulations, expanded EEG and infusion chapters, illustrations, thorough review to cover FRCA requirements ER -