The Washington Manual of Critical Care

The Washington Manual of Critical Care
Author: Marin Kollef
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 680
Release: 2012-02-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451180497

The Washington Manual of Critical Care is a concise pocket manual for physicians and nurses. It is distinguished from the multitude of other critical care handbooks on the market by its consistent presentation of algorithms displaying the decision-making pathways used in evaluating and treating disorders in the ICU. The new edition transitions to a full color format and will include coverage of Deep Venous Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism, fetal-maternal critical care, C difficile infection, and alternative hemodynamic monitoring.

Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine

Irwin & Rippe's Manual of Intensive Care Medicine
Author: Richard S. Irwin
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1232
Release: 2014
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1451185006

This reference text addresses recent developments, including the larger role for ultrasound, in critical care medicine. It begins with a section on procedures and techniques, followed by 15 sections covering organ system problems as well as palliative care, legal and ethical issues, and transplantation.

Handbook of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine

Handbook of Critical and Intensive Care Medicine
Author: Joseph Varon
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2010-03-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0387928510

Why write a book on the management of critically ill patients? Over the past few decades we have seen an enormous growth in the number of intensive care units (ICU) across the world. Indeed, it is estimated that a large proportion of health care expenses are devoted to patients in these specialized units. Medical students, r- idents, fellows, attending physicians, critical care nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other health-care providers (irrespective of their ultimate ?eld of pr- tice) will spend several months or years of their professional lives taking care of critically ill or severely injured patients. These clinicians must have special tra- ing, experience, and competence in managing complex problems in their patients. Moreover, these clinicians must interpret data obtained by many kinds of monitoring devices, and they must integrate this information with their knowledge of the pat- physiology of disease. Even more important is the fact that anyone working in an ICU or with a critically ill patient must approach patients with a multidisciplinary team. The phrase there is no I in TEAM comes to mind.

Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine
Author: Douglass K. Macintire
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 872
Release: 2012-05-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118351134

Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Second Edition presents essential information on common emergencies in small animals using a concise, practical outline format. Offering a thorough update to this classic reference, the new edition provides new chapters on orthopedic injuries and wound management, significant revisions to the treatment protocols, and expanded toxicology information, as well as new references and drug information. The book retains its logical division into two parts, the first covering initial stabilization and the second offering a systems approach to specific conditions. As in the previous edition, chapters are extensively indexed and cross-referenced to facilitate ease of use in emergency situations. With many formulas, tables, drug dosages, and illustrations, Manual of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is an indispensable, convenient resource for busy emergency clinicians, whether they are new graduates or seasoned professionals.

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound

Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasound
Author: Vicki E. Noble
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2011-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139495933

Ultrasound has revolutionized a physician's ability to make urgent and emergent diagnoses at the bedside, and has changed the management of many acute injuries and conditions. This is a practical, concise introduction to what is rapidly becoming an essential tool for all critical care physicians: bedside emergency ultrasound. The Manual covers the full spectrum of conditions diagnosed using ultrasound and gives practical guidance in how to use ultrasound for common invasive procedures. Major applications are introduced using focused diagnostic questions and reviewing the image-acquisition skills needed to answer them. Images of positive and negative findings are presented, and scanning tips for improving image quality. The second edition has been substantially revised and expanded, with new images, updated literature reviews, new applications and clinical algorithms. New chapters cover additional procedures, musculoskeletal and pediatric applications, and the use of ultrasound in resuscitation. This text is invaluable for emergency physicians at all levels.

Critical Care Handbook of the Massachusetts General Hospital

Critical Care Handbook of the Massachusetts General Hospital
Author: Luca M. Bigatello
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0781795664

This bestselling handbook is a practical, complete, and current guide to medical and surgical critical care. This edition includes new chapters on disaster preparedness in the ICU, quality improvement and prophylaxis, non-antibiotic therapies for sepsis, and use of ultrasound in the ICU.

Critical Care Manual of Clinical Procedures and Competencies

Critical Care Manual of Clinical Procedures and Competencies
Author: Jane Mallett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2013-07-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405122528

This manual is aimed at all healthcare practitioners, from novice to expert, who care for the critically ill patient, recognising that different disciplines contribute to the provision of effective care and that essential knowledge and skills are shared by all practitioners. It provides evidence-based guidelines on core critical care procedures and includes a comprehensive competency framework and specific competencies to enable practitioners to assess their abilities and expertise. Each chapter provides a comprehensive overview, beginning with basic principles and progressing to more complex ideas, to support practitioners to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies in critical care.

Oh's Intensive Care Manual

Oh's Intensive Care Manual
Author: T. E. Oh
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 1200
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

In the 5th Edition of this important text, practical, concise information on intensive care is presented in a clear and accessible style. The text covers a broad spectrum of intensive care medicine with enough detail to eliminate the need to refer to a larger reference book. This thoroughly revised and updated edition reflects the best and most current practices from leading international centres.

AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care

AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care
Author: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Publisher: Saunders
Total Pages: 1288
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

"This essential resource offers comprehensive coverage of procedures unique to the critical care environment. Thoroughly updated and expanded, the new edition emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the current state of critical care nursing practice. Information is presented in a logical, step-by-step format with supporting rationales for each step of every procedure."--BOOK JACKET.

Oxford Handbook of Critical Care

Oxford Handbook of Critical Care
Author: Mervyn Singer
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2009-03-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199235333

The fully revised, third edition of this bestselling Handbook describes best practice of critical care in a succinct, concise and clinically-orientated way. Covering the principles of general management, it includes therapeutic and monitoring devices, specific disorders of organ systems, as well as detailed information on drugs and fluids. New material has been added on key areas such as airway maintenance, dressing techniques, infection control, echocardiography, tissue perfusion monitoring, coma and more. With up-to-date references and invaluable clinical advice, there is also plenty of space to add notes or amend sections to suit local protocols. Patient-centred and practical, it will serve the consultant, trainee, nurse or other allied health professionals as both a reference and aide memoir. This is the indispensable Oxford Handbook for all those working within critical care.