Description
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 Third Edition features greatly expanded coverage of surgical critical care and new information on echocardiography, hemodynamics, circulatory support, hazards of excessive fluid resuscitation, lasix drips, respiratory monitoring, post-extubation care, weaning from ventilators, sedation, use of opiates, new drugs, emergency room interventions for myocardial infarction, stroke management, infectious disease issues, and sepsis. FEATURES: Authored (not edited) provides consistent approach and content with little overlap. Emphasizes fundamental principles of critical care. Emphasizes cost-effective approaches throughout. Concise, easy-to-read chapters. Key Points provide excellent summaries of important issues in each chapter. Selected Readings help focus further study. Lecturers – Click here to order an Inspection Copy of this title
