Critical Care Update 2008

- In the unique series of books on Critical Updates, this


edition of 2008 is focused on the problems encountered in


the intensive care unit. Like previous volumes of this series,


it retains an easy-to-read format including key concepts


with a mix of topics that will appeal to most readers


- Talking about death and dying is not easy and to confront


patient's relatives with bad news is a herculean task


- As doctors deal with the patients to cure diseases and


relieve them of pain and agony but at times situations do


arise when treatment and clinical management becomes


futile and informing the relatives of a patient about such


situations when hope of remission and survival recedes,


demands a big heart for intimating in a caring and


empathetic manner


- This book provides outlines of essential aspects of the art of


communication and guides with tips and practical ways to


handle such situations that would be found most useful by


trainees in intensive care unit.