Critical Care A Volume in the Requisites in Anesthesiology Series Hardcover - 2005

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Look here for succinct, clinical guidance on critical care. This new volume in the "Requisites in Anesthesia" series explores important principles and procedures plus a full range of syndromes affecting every organ system of the body. Its practical, "high-yield" content makes it the perfect refresher for certification or recertification as well as a handy reference for everyday practice.

• Examines critical care procedures - monitoring - mechanical ventilation - imaging - nutrition - pharmacology - sedation - pain control - systemic inflammatory response - sepsis - ARDS - and more.
• Focuses on key syndromes for the full range of organ systems, giving readers the practical guidance they need to manage all the problems commonly encountered in ICU patients.
• Details principles of trauma assessment and resuscitation as well as management of pregnant and immunocompromised patients.
• Presents information in a bulleted format for quick, efficient reference.
• Emphasizes current, Society-approved practice guidelines throughout to ensure the safe and efficacious use of all techniques.
• Uses specially designed boxes to display key points - current controversies - advantages and disadvantages of various drugs, test, techniques, monitoring, and other topics-all at a glance