Overview
This book covers a wide array of hematologic problems commonly encountered in the daily practice of critical care and emergency medicine. Unfortunately, the symptoms and signs associated with underlying hematologic disorders are frequently rather unspecific and confounding; furthermore, the clinical course of patients admitted to intensive care units with such disorders can be fulminant, warranting prompt diagnosis. This book recognizes the importance of accurate and speedy interpretation of symptoms in that the text is symptom oriented rather than disease oriented. Put another way, the reader confronted with a particular clinical problem or symptom will be guided step by step to the possible underlying disorder(s). The scenarios considered include critical illness in patients with anemia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, abnormal platelet count, and severe transfusion reactions. For each circumstance, factors relevant to symptom interpretation are fully discussed. In addition, helpfuldiagnostic algorithms are presented in the form of flow charts that will assist in decision making regarding the need for further investigations. The closing chapter is devoted to the drug-induced hematologic disorders. Although the book is intended mainly for intensivists, other specialists will find much information of value for their daily practice.
Full Product Details
Author: Giorgio Berlot ,
Gabriele Pozzato ,
Giorgio Berlot
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Imprint: Springer Verlag
Edition: 2015 ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 1.747kg
ISBN: 9788847053007
ISBN 10: 8847053005
Pages: 147
Publication Date: 28 October 2014
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From the book reviews: This is a pocket guide to common hematologic disorders occurring in patients in the hospital, particularly in the critical care unit. ... Students and practitioners of critical care are an appropriate audience for this book ... . a quick read and valuable pocket guide for a set of problems that appear in patients in any critical care unit. I recommend this for seasoned providers requiring a quick reference and to junior practitioners needing an introduction to this group of problems. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)
From the book reviews: This is a pocket guide to common hematologic disorders occurring in patients in the hospital, particularly in the critical care unit. Students and practitioners of critical care are an appropriate audience for this book . a quick read and valuable pocket guide for a set of problems that appear in patients in any critical care unit. I recommend this for seasoned providers requiring a quick reference and to junior practitioners needing an introduction to this group of problems. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)
From the book reviews: This is a pocket guide to common hematologic disorders occurring in patients in the hospital, particularly in the critical care unit. ... Students and practitioners of critical care are an appropriate audience for this book ... . a quick read and valuable pocket guide for a set of problems that appear in patients in any critical care unit. I recommend this for seasoned providers requiring a quick reference and to junior practitioners needing an introduction to this group of problems. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)
