The fourth edition of this widely acclaimed book continues to provide practical, concise information on intensive care that will enable the therapist to manage a patient effectively and safely without recourse to large reference books or monographs. 'Intensive Care Manual' is a working textbook rather than a synoptic guide, as detail is provided on the background, recent advances and controversial issues of most conditions encountered in an Intensive Care Unit. Despite the continual growth of knowledge which has warranted three editions over the past seventeen years (the first edition having been published in 1979) and the consequent increase in the book's length, 'Intensive Care Manual' should not be viewed as a reference tome, as this was never the intention. This new edition has been thoroughly updated with emphasis on recent important topics such as organ transplantation, HIV, oxygen monitoring and delivery, novel treatment for SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome) and paediatric intensive care. A number of new chapters have been added as well as some text rearranged for easier reference.
Three new sections (Environmental Injuries, Pharmacological Considerations, Transplantation) have been created. Material has once again been presented in a format that enables easy access to the required information. Although primarily intended for the trainee and practitioner in Intensive Care Medicine, nurses, allied health professionals and other medical specialists will also find 'Intensive Care Manual' extremely useful as it provides comprehensive practical guidance on resuscitation and acute medical care. 'Intensive Care Manual 4th edition' should be an essential purchase for any professional involved in acute medicine.
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Höhe: 246 mm
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978-0-7506-2358-2 (9780750623582)
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FULL CONTENTS: Part 1: Organizational Aspects: Design and organization of intensive care units; Severity and outcome of critical illness; Transport of the critically ill; Physiotherapy in intensive care; Critical care nursing; Part 2: Acute Coronary Care: Acute myocardial infarction; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Cardiac arrhythmias; Antiarrhythmic drugs; Cardiac pacing; Cardioversion and defibrillation; Inotropic drugs; Heart failure; Circulatory shock; Cardiogenic shock; Acute hypertension and vasodilators; Valvular and congenital heart disease; Infective endocarditis; Postoperative cardiac intensive care; Cardiac investigations and interventions; Echocardiography in intensive care; Part 3: Respiratory Failure: Oxygen therapy; Airway management; Acute respiratory failure in chronic obstructive airways disease; Acute upper respiratory tract obstruction; Mechanical ventilatory support; Ventilators and resuscitators; Humidification and inhalation therapy; Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Pulmonary embolism; Fat embolism syndrome; Acute severe asthma; Lung infections; Aspiration syndromes; Part 4: Gastroenterological Disorders: Acute gastrointestinal bleeding; Acute pancreatitis; Hepatic failure; Part 5: Renal Failure: Acute renal failure; Dialytic therapies; Part 6: Neurological Disorders: Disorders of consciousness; Status epilepticus; Acute cerebrovascular complications; Intracranial hypertension; Cerebral protection; Brain death; Meningitis and encephalomyelitis; Tetanus; Disorders of peripheral and motor neurones; Neuromuscular disorders; Part 7: Endocrine Disorders: Diabetic emergencies; Diabetes insipidus; Thyroid emergencies; Adrenocortical insufficiency; Acute calcium disorders; Part 8: Obstetrical Emergencies: Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia; Obstetric emergencies; Severe cardiac disease in pregnancy; Part 9: Infections and Immune Disorders: Anaphylaxis; Immunodeficiency; HIV infection and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Severe sepsis; Nosocomial infections; Severe soft tissue infections;
