Handbook of Practical Critical Care Medicine

Suitable for physicians who are not board-certified in critical care and those in training, this book presents a practical overview of practical critical care medicine. It includes chapters based on organ systems, such as cardiovascular and gastrointestinal, as well as special topics, such as environmental disorders and traumatic injury.

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This book will be written for all hospital based physicians, as well as those in training, who are engaged with patients in the intensive care unit. In addition to internists and surgeons, the primary beneficiaries of this information are likely to be residents, house officers, medical students and ICU nurses who require a concise, practical guide with up to date information on the most frequently performed procedures. The chapters follow an outline format and are divided by organ system, (neurological disorders, cardiovascular disorders), while providing the reader with the most essential points on each subject. Also, each chapter, as well as special appendixes, will contain quick reference guidelines such as drug tables, facts, formulas and lab values.