The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care

The Clinical Handbook of Surgical Critical Care

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The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care, Second Edition covers all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient who may be in the ICU and/or CCU. This new edition is separated into chapters by organ systems, and takes a look at the critical disease states associated with these organs. All chapters follow the same structure:








Pathophysiology



Physical examination and monitoring



Laboratory results



Treatment options (with supporting evidence)



New to this edition:








Full update on the advances in basic and clinical science since publication of the first edition



An update to treatment options in all sections



A new chapter on acute abdominal illness



Online learning features including questions & answers and case studies