Bøger af Charlie Ball

Cardiopulmonary diseases refer to a group of conditions that affect both the lungs and the heart. These organs are interconnected and a problem in the functioning of one can affect the other. Congestive heart failure, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a few of the common types of cardiopulmonary diseases. Their symptoms might vary depending on the condition and include nausea and vomiting, excessive perspiration, high blood pressure, shortness of breath and other symptoms. The assessment of cardiopulmonary system is done by performing a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). The treatment of these diseases varies depending on the particular condition of patients and may include medication, lifestyle changes, or more sophisticated procedures. This book provides significant information to help develop a good understanding of chronic cardiopulmonary diseases. It is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the assessment and management of these diseases. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the condition.

Red Flags takes the reader to the beach of Wesley Brooks' youth and a summer filled with rip currents and dangerous friendships.When he moves to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the summer of 1993, Wesley expects to find warm water, a simple job, and maybe a special girl to share nights on the beach with. Frustrated with menial tasks at work and faced with an emergency he may have caused, Wesley is forced to answer for his actions when the ambulances show up. Almost nineteen, he never expected to have someone's life in his hands. He thinks about packing up and moving home.Then he meets a girl. His confidence needs a boost and he finds it among a group of guys who aren't lacking any bravado. Wesley is captivated by the outrageous behavior of his new ocean lifeguard friends and assimilates quickly in an effort to be accepted. Red Flags explores what it truly means to save a life. Forget the training manual; the things that happen out of the water are unpredictable and far more dangerous than any rip current. Wesley will learn the true cost before the season is over.