CURRENT ESSENTIALS of CRITICAL CARE is a unique, highly compressed quick reference for those who care for critically ill patients. * "Nutshell" information on the diagnosis and treatment of more than 200 conditions * One disease per page with bulleted key points * Includes shock; fluids and electrolytes; renal, heart, GI, and respiratory problems; and other common conditions * Handy tabs for quick reference * A must for medical students, residents, internists, surgeons, anesthetists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants * Use as a companion to CURRENT Critical Care Diagnosis & Treatment UNIQUE QUICK REFERENCE! * 1 disease per page - Synoptic information, at a glance * 1 pearl per page - A memorable clinical pearl for each disease * 1 reference per page - One reference for most disorders