Levin, Andrew Ian(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background to the study
OLA can give rise to certain problems:
1. A significant decrease in lung volume is reported to occur in the dependent lung during OLA in the LDP.
This decrease in lung volume ...
Accidental hypothermia has a mortality rate of 30-80% and should always be borne in mind with comatose, hypotensive patients. It is a preventable condition when adequate safety measures are ensured. One should act in the ...