A fundamental and respected resource book in critical care, The ICU Book, Fourth Edition , continues to provide the current and practical guidance that have made it the best-selling text in critical care. The text addresses both the medical and surgical aspects of critical care, delivering the guidance needed to ensure sound, safe, and effective treatment for patients in intensive care—regardless of the specialty focus of the unit. Traditionally available as a printed textbook, the print version now comes with a completely revamped digital experience. Viewable through a browser on PC and Mac or as a download to your iOS tablet or smartphone , the digital version includes:
The complete text with optimized navigation
A powerful, index-based search functionAll referenced content is linked throughout for instant access
Regular literature and commentary updates integrated into the text
The ability to share notes with friends and colleagues
Key Features
Problem-based approach teaches critical thinking and mirrors the decision-making process of the intensive care unit
Expert perspectives from Dr. Marino help sharpen technique, minimize error, and improve outcomes
Reader-friendly format makes essential information easy to locate and apply
"Final Word" summaries at the conclusion of each chapter highlight salient points and improve retention of key concepts
NEW to the Fourth Edition
Fully rewritten content (including eight new chapters) assures readers of only the most up-to-date and practical information available
Full-color format emphasizes clinical anatomy and facilitates visual learning
Additionally, this publication is included on the ANCC: American Nurses Credentialing Center’s reference list
Edition
4
ISBN/ISSN
9781451121186
Product Format
Paperback Book
Trim Size
6 x 9
Pages
1080
Illustration
281
Table
218
Edition
4
Publication Date
October 28, 2013
Weight
3.05
Paul L. Marino MD, PhD, FCCM
Clinical Associate Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
Section I: Vascular Access 1. Vascular Catheters 2. Central Venous Access 3. The Indwelling Vascular Catheter Section II: Preventive Practices in the ICU 4. Occupational Exposures 5. Alimentary Prophylaxis 6. Venous Thromboembolism Section III: Hemodynamic Monitoring 7. Arterial Blood Pressure 8. The Pulmonary Artery Catheter 9. Cardiovascular Performance 10. Systemic Oxygenation Section IV: Disorders of Circulatory Flow 11. Hemorrhage and Hypovolemia 12. Colloid & Crystalloid Fluids 13. Acute Heart Failure(s) 14. Inflammatory Shock Syndromes Section V: Cardiac Emergencies 15. Tachyarrhythmias 16. Acute Coronary Syndromes 17. Cardiac Arrest Section VI: Blood Components 18. Erythrocyte Transfusions 19. Platelets & Plasma Section VII: Blood Components 20. Hypoxia & Hypercapnia 21. Oximetry & Capnography 22. Oxygen Inhalation Therapy 23. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 24. Asthma & COPD in the ICU Section VIII: Mechanical Ventilation 25. Positive-Pressure Ventilation 26. Modes of Ventilatory Support 27. Specialized Ventilatory Support 28. The Ventilator-Dependent Patient 29. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 30. Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation Section IX: Acid-Base Disorders 31. Acid-Base Evaluations 32. Metabolic Acidosis 33. Metabolic Alkalosis Section X: Renal & Electrolyte Disorders 34. Oliguria & Acute Kidney Injury 35. Sodium & Water Imbalance 36. Potassium 37. Magnesium 38. Calcium & Phosphorus Section XI: The Abdomen and Pelvis 39. Pancreatitis & Liver Failure 40. Abdominal Sources of Sepsis 41. Urinary Tract Infection Section XII: Disorders of Body Temperature 42. Thermoregulatory Disorders 43. Fever in the ICU Section XIII: Nervous System Disorders 44. Disorders of Mentation 45. Disorders of Movement 46. Acute Stroke & Related Disorders Section XIV: Nutrition & Metabolism 47. Nutritional Requirements 48. Enteral Nutrition 49. Parenteral Nutrition 50. Adrenal & Thyroid Dysfunction Section XV: Common Drug Therapies in the ICU 51. Analgesia & Sedation 52. Antimicrobial Therapy 53. Vasoactive Drugs Section XVI: Toxicologic Emergencies 54. Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose 55. Nonpharmaceutical Intoxications Section XVII: Appendices Appendix 1. Units and Conversions Appendix 2. Selected Reference Ranges Appendix 3. Measures of Test Performance Appendix 4. Drug Dosing in Renal Failure
Key Features
Problem-based approach teaches critical thinking and mirrors the decision-making process of the intensive care unit
Expert perspectives from Dr. Marino help sharpen technique, minimize error, and improve outcomes
Reader-friendly format makes essential information easy to locate and apply
"Final Word" summaries at the conclusion of each chapter highlight salient points and improve retention of key concepts
NEW to the Fourth Edition
Fully rewritten content (including eight new chapters) assures readers of only the most up-to-date and practical information available
Full-color format emphasizes clinical anatomy and facilitates visual learning
'a worthy update of its predecessors'
'appropriate for any critical care population' Numerical Score: 92 - Four Stars! -Doodys Publishers' Club, Friday, April 18, 2014
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