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. It is part of the "Doody's Core Titles 2009."
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. It is part of the "Doody's Core Titles 2009."
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Höhe: 254 mm
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978-0-7817-3916-0 (9780781739160)
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<ol> Section I. Techniques and Methods in Critical Care Hemodynamics Hemodynamic Monitoring Support of the Failing Circulation Arrhythmias Respiratory Monitoring Airway Intubation Indications and Options for Mechanical Ventilation Practical Problems and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation Positive End-Expiratory and Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Weaning and Discontinuation of Mechanical Ventilation Intensive Care Unit Radiology Acid-Base Disorders Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders Transfusion and Blood Component Therapy Medication Administration Nutritional Assessment and Support Analgesia, Sedation, and Therapeutic Paralysis General Supportive Care ICU Utilization and Cost Control Section II. Medical Crises Cardiopulmonary Arrest Acute Coronary Syndromes Hypertensive Emergencies Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Oxygenation Failure Ventilatory Failure Common ICU Infections Severe Sepsis Thermal Disorders Acute Renal Failure and Dialysis Clotting and Bleeding Disorders and Anticoagulation Therapy Hepatic Failure Endocrine Emergencies Drug Overdose and Poisoning Section III. Surgical Crises Stroke Head and Spine Trauma Thoracic Trauma Acute Abdomen Pancreatitis Gastrointestinal Bleeding Burns and Inhalational Injury
