Textbook of Critical Care
Two Volume Set
Published on 31. August 2015
Book
Hardback
1500 pages
978-93-5152-968-2 (ISBN)
Description
Textbook of Critical Care is an extensive two volume guide to all aspects of critical care. The first volume covers systems of the human body in individual sections; the second volume continues to cover other vital topics for those working in an intensive care unit.
The two volumes are subdivided into fourteen sections, with 112 chapters in total. The book begins with general principles, before covering cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as neurology and endocrinology. The post-surgical critical care section includes a range of surgeries, and organ transplants. Further topics include obstetric critical care, haematology, rheumatology, oncology and trauma, with detailed advice on the design of, and research in the ICU.
With over 100 international contributors ensuring authoritative content throughout, and full colour illustrations across 1500 pages, Textbook of Critical Care is a valuable resource for residents, intensivists, and emergency medicine doctors.
Key Points
Extensive two volume guide to all aspects of critical care
Covers different systems of the human body in detail in separate sections
Full colour illustrations across 1500 pages
Over 100 international contributors
The two volumes are subdivided into fourteen sections, with 112 chapters in total. The book begins with general principles, before covering cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as neurology and endocrinology. The post-surgical critical care section includes a range of surgeries, and organ transplants. Further topics include obstetric critical care, haematology, rheumatology, oncology and trauma, with detailed advice on the design of, and research in the ICU.
With over 100 international contributors ensuring authoritative content throughout, and full colour illustrations across 1500 pages, Textbook of Critical Care is a valuable resource for residents, intensivists, and emergency medicine doctors.
Key Points
Extensive two volume guide to all aspects of critical care
Covers different systems of the human body in detail in separate sections
Full colour illustrations across 1500 pages
Over 100 international contributors
More details
Edition
Vol. 1, 2
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
3000 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-5152-968-2 (9789351529682)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Yatin Mehta
Chairman, Institute of Critical, Care and Anaesthesiology, Medanta, Gurgaon
Jeetendra Sharma
Head, Critical Care, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Mukesh Gupta
Sr. Consultant, Critical Care, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Chairman, Institute of Critical, Care and Anaesthesiology, Medanta, Gurgaon
Jeetendra Sharma
Head, Critical Care, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Mukesh Gupta
Sr. Consultant, Critical Care, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Content
Section 1: General Principle
Recognition of Critical Illness
Scoring Systems
Resuscitation of Cardiac Arrest, Post Resuscitation Care and Therapeutic Hypothermia
Airway Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Respiratory Monitoring
Neuro Monitoring
Imaging in ICU
Sedoanalgesia and Delirium
Fluid and Electrolytes
Acid Base Balance and Disorders
Nutrition
Glycemic Control
Pressure Sore Prevention and Management
Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
Newer Modes of Ventilation
Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Transport of Critically Ill
Section 2: Cardiovascular System
Pharmacology of Inotropes and Vasopressors
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Emergencies in Valvular Heart Diseases
Arrhythmias and Heart Block
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock
Hypertensive Crisis
Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm
Cardiac Temponade and Constrictive Pericarditis
Anticoagulants, Thrombolytic and Antiplatelets Agents
Section 3: Respiratory system
Oxygenation and Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Acute Severe Asthma
Community Achquired Pneumonia
Nosocomial Pneumonia
Massive Hemoptysis
Pleural Effusion and Pneumothorax
Section 4: Renal system
Acute Kidney Injury
Renal Replacement Therapy
Section 5: Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas and Hepatobiliary System
Paralytic Ileus
Mesenteric Ischemia
Fulminant Colitis and Toxic Magacolon
Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes
Acute Liver Dysfunction and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Acute Pancreatitis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Intraabdominal Sepsis and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Approach to Portal Hypertension and Ascites
Section 6: Neurology
Approach to Unconscious Patient
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute Haemorrhagic Stroke
Seizure and Status Epilepticus
Central Nervous System Infection
Neuromuscular Disorders
Section 7: Endocrinology
Glycemic Emergencies
Thyroid Dysfunction in Critically Ill
Adrenal Dysfunction in The Critically Ill
Diabetic Insipidus Andsyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Secretion
Section 8: Post-surgical Critical Care
General Principles
Cardiac Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Renal, Heart and Lung Transplant
Liver Transplant Patient
Immunosuppression in Solid Organ Transplant
Section 9: Obstetric Critical Care
Approach to Critically Ill Pregnant Female
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and HELLP Syndrome
Liver Dysfunction in Pregnant Female
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Ectopic Pregnancy, Ante and Postpartum Hemorrhage
Section 10: Haematology, Rheumatology and Oncology
Coagulation Disorders
Thrombocytopenia in ICU
Anaemia in ICU
Transfusion Therapy
Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Vasculitis
Hemophagocytic Syndrome
Oncology Emergencies
Palliative Care of Cancer Patient
Section 11: Infections
Evaluation of Fever in ICU
Pharmacology of Antimicrobial Agent
Principle of Antimicrobial Uses
Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
Fungal Sepsis
ICU Care of HIV Infected Patient
Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts
Tropical Infections
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Acute Viral Syndrome
Section 12: Toxicology and Environmental Injuries
General Approach to Poisoning
Organophosphorus Poisoning
Common Poisoning
Snakebite
Hypothermia and Drowning
Hyperthermia and Heat Stroke
Electric Injuries Section 13: Trauma
Initial Management of Polytraumatic
Traumatic Head Injury
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Spinal Injury
Pelvic and Long Bone Injuries
Rhabdomyolysis and Fat Embolism Syndrome Section 14: Miscellaneous
Immunological Emergencies
Brain Death and Care of Patient for Organ Donation
End of Life Care
Quality and Errors In ICU
Intensive Care Design, Organization, Functions and Administration
Critical Care Research
Recognition of Critical Illness
Scoring Systems
Resuscitation of Cardiac Arrest, Post Resuscitation Care and Therapeutic Hypothermia
Airway Management
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Respiratory Monitoring
Neuro Monitoring
Imaging in ICU
Sedoanalgesia and Delirium
Fluid and Electrolytes
Acid Base Balance and Disorders
Nutrition
Glycemic Control
Pressure Sore Prevention and Management
Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
Newer Modes of Ventilation
Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Transport of Critically Ill
Section 2: Cardiovascular System
Pharmacology of Inotropes and Vasopressors
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Emergencies in Valvular Heart Diseases
Arrhythmias and Heart Block
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock
Hypertensive Crisis
Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis
Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm
Cardiac Temponade and Constrictive Pericarditis
Anticoagulants, Thrombolytic and Antiplatelets Agents
Section 3: Respiratory system
Oxygenation and Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Acute Severe Asthma
Community Achquired Pneumonia
Nosocomial Pneumonia
Massive Hemoptysis
Pleural Effusion and Pneumothorax
Section 4: Renal system
Acute Kidney Injury
Renal Replacement Therapy
Section 5: Gastrointestinal Tract, Pancreas and Hepatobiliary System
Paralytic Ileus
Mesenteric Ischemia
Fulminant Colitis and Toxic Magacolon
Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes
Acute Liver Dysfunction and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Acute Pancreatitis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Intraabdominal Sepsis and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Approach to Portal Hypertension and Ascites
Section 6: Neurology
Approach to Unconscious Patient
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute Haemorrhagic Stroke
Seizure and Status Epilepticus
Central Nervous System Infection
Neuromuscular Disorders
Section 7: Endocrinology
Glycemic Emergencies
Thyroid Dysfunction in Critically Ill
Adrenal Dysfunction in The Critically Ill
Diabetic Insipidus Andsyndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Secretion
Section 8: Post-surgical Critical Care
General Principles
Cardiac Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Neuro Surgery
Renal, Heart and Lung Transplant
Liver Transplant Patient
Immunosuppression in Solid Organ Transplant
Section 9: Obstetric Critical Care
Approach to Critically Ill Pregnant Female
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and HELLP Syndrome
Liver Dysfunction in Pregnant Female
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Ectopic Pregnancy, Ante and Postpartum Hemorrhage
Section 10: Haematology, Rheumatology and Oncology
Coagulation Disorders
Thrombocytopenia in ICU
Anaemia in ICU
Transfusion Therapy
Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Vasculitis
Hemophagocytic Syndrome
Oncology Emergencies
Palliative Care of Cancer Patient
Section 11: Infections
Evaluation of Fever in ICU
Pharmacology of Antimicrobial Agent
Principle of Antimicrobial Uses
Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock
Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
Fungal Sepsis
ICU Care of HIV Infected Patient
Infection in Immunocompromised Hosts
Tropical Infections
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Acute Viral Syndrome
Section 12: Toxicology and Environmental Injuries
General Approach to Poisoning
Organophosphorus Poisoning
Common Poisoning
Snakebite
Hypothermia and Drowning
Hyperthermia and Heat Stroke
Electric Injuries Section 13: Trauma
Initial Management of Polytraumatic
Traumatic Head Injury
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Spinal Injury
Pelvic and Long Bone Injuries
Rhabdomyolysis and Fat Embolism Syndrome Section 14: Miscellaneous
Immunological Emergencies
Brain Death and Care of Patient for Organ Donation
End of Life Care
Quality and Errors In ICU
Intensive Care Design, Organization, Functions and Administration
Critical Care Research