Overview

A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established guide to drugs and prescribing for intensive care. The book is split into two sections: an A-Z guide to the drugs available, and concise notes on the key topics and situations faced on a daily basis. The A-Z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses, limitations, administration directions and adverse effects. The second section details complications that may arise in patients with particular conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and renal failure, and other factors that may affect drug prescribing. There is also a section of key data, showing weight conversions, body mass index and corresponding dosage calculations. This edition includes a colour fold-out chart showing drug compatibility for intravenous administration. Presented in a concise, compact format, this book is an invaluable resource for doctors, nurses and other medical professionals caring for critically ill patients.

Full Product Details

Author:   Henry G. W. Paw ,  Gilbert R. Park
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
ISBN:  

9780511544620

ISBN 10:   0511544626
Publication Date:   06 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Drugs: An A-Z Guide; Part II. Short Notes: 1. Routes of administration; 2. Loading dose; 3. Drug metabolism; 4. Enzyme systems; 5. Drug excretion; 6. Drug tolerance; 7. Drug interactions; 8. Therapeutic drug monitoring; 9. Pharmacology in the critically ill; 10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; 11. Management of acute major anaphylaxis; 12. Management of severe hyperkalaemia; 13. Management of malignant hyperthermia; 14. Sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade; 15. Management of status epilepticus; 16. Anti-arrhythmic drugs; 17. Inotropes and vasopressors; 18. Bronchospasm; 19. Anti-ulcer drugs; 20. Immunonutrition in the ICU; 21. Corticosteroids; 22. Short synacthen test; 23. Bone marrow rescue following nitrous oxide; 24. Antioxidants; 25. Prophylaxis following splenectomy; 26. Anti-microbial drugs; 27. Renal replacement therapy; Part III. Appendices: 1. Appendix A: Creatinine clearance; 2. Appendix B: Weight conversion (stones/lb to kg); 3. Appendix C: BMI calculator; 4. Appendix D: Lean body weight charts; 5. Infusion rate/dose calculation; 6. Appendix F: Drug compatibility chart; 7. Appendix G: Omeprazole administration record; 8. Appendix H: Drotrecogin prescribing criteria; 9. Appendix I: Drotrecogin administration; 10. Appendix J: Drotrecogin administration record.

Reviews

'The A-Z section provides concise information on each drug including indications, administration directions and adverse effects. I particularly like the 'how not to use' a drug which reminds me of some of the important things to avoid when a certain drug is used. the second section has concise descriptions ... there is a lot of useful information in this book that is not readily available in some bigger textbooks ... [the book] is value for money and will be invaluable to all ICU medical and nursing staff working in the intensive care unit.' Anaesethesia and Intensive Care

Author Information

Henry Paw is a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at York District Hospital, York. Gilbert Park is a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.

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