Composite Materials in Maritime Structures: Volume 2, Practical Considerations

Composite Materials in Maritime Structures: Volume 2, Practical Considerations
Author: R. A. Shenoi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 326
Release: 1993-05-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521451543

The two volumes that comprise this work provide a comprehensive guide and source book on the marine use of composite materials. This second volume, Practical Considerations, examines how the theory can be used in the design and construction of marine structures, including ships, boats, offshore structures and other deep-ocean installations.

Miscellaneous Considerations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Miscellaneous Considerations in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Author: Vinaya Gaduputi
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2024-06-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1837696918

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This comprehensive textbook provides an in-depth exploration of critical yet often-overlooked aspects of IBD, aiming to fill a significant gap in the current literature. It offers a unique focus on pediatric populations, discussing body composition and the impact of lactose intolerance and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The book navigates through the evolution of diagnostic pathways in IBD, highlighting both traditional methods and novel approaches that have emerged with advancements in technology and our understanding of the disease. This section serves as a valuable guide for clinicians, helping them make informed decisions about the most appropriate diagnostic tools for their patients. It then delves into therapeutic drug monitoring, an essential aspect of personalized medicine. It provides insights into how this approach can optimize drug therapy, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the risk of adverse effects. The textbook also identifies predictors of non-response to conventional treatment, providing insights into when a shift in strategy might be necessary. Understanding these predictors is crucial as it can guide clinicians in tailoring treatment plans, potentially preventing unnecessary disease progression and complications. Lastly, it discusses surgical interventions in IBD, a crucial consideration when medical management falls short. It provides a comprehensive overview of the various surgical options, their indications, potential complications, and the decision-making process that leads to surgery. This textbook is designed to serve as an invaluable resource for clinicians, researchers, and students. It aims to enhance the understanding and management of IBD, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and quality of life. With its practical, evidence-based information, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of IBD.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Considerations of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pulmonary and Critical Care Considerations of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Author: Ayman O. Soubani
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 495
Release: 2023-06-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3031287975

This book serves as a guide to the pulmonary and critical care complications of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). HSCT is an important therapeutic modality for a variety of malignant and non-malignant conditions. The outcomes of these patients have been improving and the number of HSCT cases is increasing around the world. These patients, however, continue to have post-transplant complications related to conditioning regimens and graft vs. host disease. Pulmonary complications following HSCT remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality in this patient population. The book begins with an overview of HSCT and graft vs. host disease. Chapters then cover particular complications, including immunological changes in lungs, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, bronchiolitis obliterans and pulmonary fibrosis. Other complications, including neurologic, renal, gastrointestinal, and cardiac, are covered. Chapters are comprehensive and consistent with each defining the scope of the complication, epidemiology, risk factors, diagnostic approach, management, outcome and predictors of outcome, and future directions. The book provides insight as well on matters that arise during the care of HSCT patients such as provider burnout, nursing care, intensive care unit organization, nutritional support, and pulmonary and physical rehabilitation. This is an ideal guide for pulmonologists, critical care physicians, transplant specialists, oncologists, and relevant trainees caring for patients who have undergone HSCT.

Considerations for Viral Disease Eradication

Considerations for Viral Disease Eradication
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2002-08-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309084148

Since smallpox eradication, the science of eradication has changed and with it, our definitions of what diseases are possible to eradicate. However, eradication must not beget complacency. As has been learned from past control or eradication attempts with a variety of viral diseases, from yellow fever to influenza, accidental or intentional reintroduction is a real threat-one that could strike anywhere and for which we need to be fully prepared. The criteria for assessing eradicability of polio, measles, and other viral infections have been debated extensively. With the elimination and eradication of several viral diseases on the horizon, issues surrounding the cessation of immunization activities become exceedingly important. In an effort to better understand the dynamics of disease eradication and post-immunization policies, the Institute of Medicine Forum on Emerging Infections hosted a two-day workshop (February 1-2, 2001) on The Consequences of Viral Disease Eradication. This book explores the principles underlying the biological challenges, medical interventions, the continuing research agenda, and operational considerations for post-immunization strategies for vaccine-preventable viral diseases, and highlights important efforts that may facilitate wise decision making.

An Introduction to Special Considerations for Flood Walls

An Introduction to Special Considerations for Flood Walls
Author:
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-09-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in flood wall design and engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 2. RATIONALE FOR LOADING CASES 3. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 4. UNDERSEEPAGE CONTROL 5. FOUNDATION BASE TYPES 6. HORIZONTAL WATER AND EARTH LOADS ON KEYS 7. UNSUITABLE FOUNDATION MATERIAL AND BANK STABILITY 8. SCOUR PROTECTION 9. CHANGE-OF-ALIGNMENT MONOLITHS 10. CLOSURE AND ABUTMENT MONOLITHS 11. DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MONOLITHS 12. TRANSITION SECTIONS BETWEEN FLOOD WALLS AND LEVEES 13. WATER STOPS 14. CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION JOINTS 15. ADJACENT STRUCTURES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY 16. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING CONSIDERATIONS 17. INSTRUMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS 18. TYPES OF INSTRUMENTATION 19. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS 20. INSPECTION 21. REPAIR MEASURES.

Economical and Technical Considerations for Solar Tracking: Methodologies and Opportunities for Energy Management

Economical and Technical Considerations for Solar Tracking: Methodologies and Opportunities for Energy Management
Author: Soulayman, S.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2017-09-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522529519

Renewable energy is a critical topic of discussion in contemporary society. With increased attention on alternative methods, solar tracking has emerged as an effective strategy for sustainable energy management. Economical and Technical Considerations for Solar Tracking: Methodologies and Opportunities for Energy Management is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly research on economic and technical considerations of long-term and short-term solar tracking. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as sun position, solar radiation, and geographic orientation, this publication is ideally designed for students, professionals, and engineers seeking current research on efficient use of solar energy.

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Considerations

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Considerations
Author:
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 754
Release: 2021-07-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128144262

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Considerations examines the history of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. The book provides a biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics approach to addressing issues in formulation development and ethical considerations in handling animals. Written by experts in the field, this volume within the Advances in Pharmaceutical Product Development and Research series deepens understanding of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics within drug discovery and drug development. Each chapter delves into a particular aspect of this fundamental field to cover the principles, methodologies and technologies employed by pharmaceutical scientists, researchers and pharmaceutical industries to study the chemical and physical properties of drugs and the biological effects they produce. - Examines the most recent developments in biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics for pharmaceutical sciences - Covers the principles, methodologies and technologies of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics - Focuses on the pharmaceutical sciences, but also encompasses aspects of toxicology, neuroscience, environmental sciences and nanotechnology

Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures

Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures
Author: Adam Arthur
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2018-03-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 331972679X

There are relationships that exist between neuroanesthesia, neurosurgical procedures, individual patient pathology and the positioning of a patient for said procedure. A comprehensive examination of these relationships, their association with patient morbidity/mortality and how to approach these issues in an evidence-based manner has yet to become available. Positioning related injuries have been documented as major contributors to neurosurgical/neuroanesthesiology liability. This text examines these relationships. It provides considerations necessary to the correct positioning of a patient for a neurosurgical procedure for each individual patient and their individual pathology. In other words, this text will demonstrate how to construct the necessary surgical posture for the indicated neurosurgical procedure given the individual constraints of the patient within the environment of anesthesia and conforming to existing evidence-based practice guidelines. Sections will address physiological changes inherent in positioning in relation to anesthesia for neurosurgical procedures, assessment of patient for planned procedure, as well as considerations for managing problems associated with these relationships. Additional sections will examine the relationship between neurosurgical positioning and medical malpractice and the biomechanical science between positioning devices and neurosurgical procedures. Neurosurgery and its patient population are in a constant state of change. Providing the necessary considerations for the neurosurgical procedure planned under the anesthesia conditions planned in the position planned, often in the absence of multicase study literary support, without incurring additional morbidity is the goal of this text.

Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically Ill

Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically Ill
Author: Andrew A. Udy
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2017-09-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811053367

This book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill. Leading international authors provide their commentary alongside a summary of existing evidence on how to effectively dose antibiotics. Severe infection frequently necessitates admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). Equally, nosocomial sepsis often complicates the clinical course in ICU. Early, appropriate application of antibiotic therapy remains a cornerstone of effective management. However, this is challenging in the critical care environment, given the significant changes in patient physiology and organ function frequently encountered. Being cognisant of these factors, prescribers need to consider modified dosing regimens, not only to ensure adequate drug exposure, and therefore the greatest chance of clinical cure, but also to avoid encouraging drug resistance.