Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine by K K Jain

Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine by K K Jain

This textbook, now appearing in its 5th, fully updated, and expanded edition, has become widely recognized as the best exposition available on the topic of hyperbaric medicine and the wide range of applications of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO). In addition to explaining the basic principles of HBO therapy, and its application in carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness, the textbook looks objectively and critically at its use in numerous other areas, such as stroke, neurological disorders, traumatology and wound healing, infectious diseases, rehabilitation and sports medicine, plastic surgery, emergency medicine, ophthalmology, obstetrics, pediatrics, organ transplantation, and as an adjunct to the treatment cancer.With over 2000 up-to-date references and an extensive index, the volume is not just a textbook suitable for those seeking an introduction to this expanding field but also an invaluable resource for specialists. Also included is a chapter on hyperbaric medicine as a specialty, with recommendations on training, practice, and research. Worldwide review of hyperbaric facilities indicates considerable progress and expansion of use of HBO in the United States.

"..the most comprehensive reference text of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)... a valuable reference source for those working in hyperbaric medicine" P. Moore, Sacramento, CA, in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Vol. 34, No. 6, December 2006 "...by far the most comprehensive textbook available on the topic of hyperbaric medicine and its clinical applications... Dr. Jain and colleagues have done an exceptional job in providing a current understanding of the principles regarding HBO and its clinical applications in today's medical setting... I would recommend this textbook for anyone studying HBO and for those who wish to know more about its practical applications." John W. Calvert, M.D., John H. Zhang, M.D., Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, in Journal of Neurosurgery, Volume 102, May, 2005 "This textbook should be available, as a reference, in any institution dealing with patients presenting with conditions amenable to hyperbaric medicine treatment approaches. It is also a 'must read' in the armamentarium of providers of hyperbaric medicine." Col. Thomas N. Little, USAR, MC, FS, (Ret) in Military Medicine, December 2004 "...a clear introduction to the practice of Hyperbaric medicine as well as discussing the various indications for the use of this therapeutic modality... the book's clear and concise...format provides a text which is both reference and teacher... there are several well-evidenced chapters on the use of HBO to treat neruological disorders... the treatment of headache is well written up... This excellent edition should accordingly be accessed by the Defence Medical Library Service forthwith." Lt. Col. N. K. Cooper RAMC, Consultant in Occupational Medicine, Army Personnel Centre in Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 2004"

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ISBN 13	9780889373617
ISBN 10	0889373612
Title	Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine
Author	K K Jain
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hogrefe Publishing
Year published	2009-04-14
Number of pages	592
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