Overview

Ideally suited for students in critical care rotations and residents, this concise, practical handbook presents the essentials of medical and surgical critical care in an easy-to-read format. The authors succinctly explain the pathophysiology underlying clinical disorders and the key principles of diagnosis and patient management, emphasizing cost-effective approaches. The Fourth Edition includes Controversies in Critical Care boxes in many chapters, which briefly summarize opposing arguments on controversial points. Other highlights include enhanced discussion of CT for abdominal disorders, new ACLS guidelines, and new material on removable IVC filters, interventional radiologic techniques for GI bleeding, and use of vascular ultrasound.

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Author:   John J. Marini ,  Arthur P. Wheeler
Publisher:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Imprint:   Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Edition:   4th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.111kg
ISBN:  

9780781798396

ISBN 10:   0781798396
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   11 November 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781496302915
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section I: TECHNIQUES AND METHODS IN CRITICAL CARE 1: Hemodynamics 2: Hemodynamic Monitoring 3: Support of the Failing Circulation 4: Arrhythmias, Pacing, and Cardioversion 5: Respiratory Monitoring 6: Airway Intubation 7: Indications and Options for Mechanical Ventilation 8: Practical Problems and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation 9: Positive End-Expiratory and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 10: Weaning and Discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation 11: Intensive Care Unit Imaging 12: Acid-Base Disorders 13: Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders 14: Blood Conservation and Transfusion 15: Pharmacotherapy 16: Nutritional Assessment and Support 17: Analgesia, Sedation, and Therapeutic Paralysis 18: General Supportive Care 19: Quality Improvement and Cost Control Section II: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CRISES 20: Cardiopulmonary Arrest 21: Acute Coronary Syndromes 22: Hypertensive Emergencies 23: Venous Thromboembolism 24: Oxygenation Failure, ARDS, and Acute Lung Injury 25: Ventilatory Failure 26: ICU Infections 27: Severe Sepsis 28: Thermal Disorders 29: Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy 30: Clotting and Bleeding Disorders and Anticoagulation Therapy 31: Hepatic Failure 32: Endocrine Emergencies 33: Drug Overdose and Poisoning 34: Neurological Emergencies 35: Chest Trauma 36: Acute Abdomen 37: Gastrointestinal Bleeding 38: Burns and Inhalational Injury Appendix

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