Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2014

Infections and sepsis.- Optimal oxygen therapy.- Mechanical ventilation.- Lung protective strategies.- Acute respiratory distress syndrome.- Pulmonary edema.- Fluid therapy.- Early goal-directed therapy and hemodynamic optimization.- Monitoring.- Cardiac concerns.- Ischemic brain damage.- Gastrointestinal problems.- Renal issues.- Coagulation and bleeding.- Sedation.- Metabolic disorders and nutrition.- ICU organization and quality issues.- Moving forward.

From the book reviews:

"It presents contemporary summaries of recent research relevant to the management of patients in the intensive care unit. Trainees and providers at all levels are an appropriate audience for this work that features international authorities. ... This annual update can be recommended for its readability, the emphasis on recent research, and the collection of evidence favoring optimal approaches to clinical management." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2014)