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Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in
critical care, Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition, offers
a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management
of adult and pediatric patients in the ICU. An outstanding
editorial team, led by world-renowned intensivist Dr. Jean-Louis
Vincent, assisted by Dr. Frederick A. Moore and new editors Drs.
Rinaldo Bellomo and John J. Marini, provides
the evidence-based guidance you need to overcome a full
range of practice challenges. A full-color art program, relevant
basic science and key summary points in every chapter, and expert
contributing authors from all over the world make this an
indispensable resource for every member of the critical care team.
Provides a concise, readable understanding of
the pathophysiology of critical illness and new
therapeutic approaches to critical care. Addresses
both medical and surgical aspects in critical care
for adult and pediatric patients in one comprehensive,
easy-to-use reference. Shares the knowledge and expertise of
the most recognized and trusted leaders in the field,
with more international contributing authors than in
previous editions. Covers new information on
procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and
VADs. Discusses key topics such as organ
support, telemedicine, echocardiography, antibiotic stewardship,
antiviral agents, coagulation and anti-coagulation, and
more. Features a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms,
diagnostic images, and key points that clarify
important concepts and streamline complex information for quick
reference. Includes companion videos and exclusive
chapters online that cover commonly performed
procedures. Takes a multidisciplinary
approach to critical care, with contributions from experts in
anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics.Â
Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced
eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references
from the book on a variety of devices.Â
Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! With a full-color design
and concise, easy-to-read chapters, Critical Care Medicine: The
Essentials and a Bit More covers the core elements of critical
care, with a unique focus on the pathophysiology underlying
clinical disorders and how pathophysiologic concerns affect
treatment options. There is much here that's new: brand-new
content, expanded discussions, and more graphical elements than
ever before. Chapters follow a consistent structural template, with
discussions of diagnosis, instrumentation, treatment and management
techniques, and more. Expertly and succinctly captures all the
fundamentals of the field! Designed primarily for use by students
and residents, but also helpful for anyone already in practice.
Emphasizes the pathophysiologic elements and treatments of illness
and injury. Now with updated drug info and more substantial
coverage of interventional radiology, pregnancy care, and
organization of critical care. Adds new, brief summaries that
present opposing arguments of controversial points. Topics range
from intubation, ventilation, and pharmacotherapy, as well as drug
overdoses, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and other crisis care
scenarios. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience: Read directly on
your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural
language text-to-speech.
This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Mechanical
Ventilation and Ventricular Assist Devices, with topics including:
Targeted management approach to cardiogenic shock; Prevention and
treatment of right heart failure during left ventricular assist
device support therapy; Complications of durable left ventricular
assist device support therapy; Patient and device management on
left ventricular assist device support therapy; Challenges and
future directions in left ventricular assist device support
therapy; Monitoring global and regional mechanics; Asynchrony
consequences and management; Determinants and prevention of
ventilator-induced lung injury; Extracorporeal gas exchange;
Non-invasive options; Mobilization and VIDD avoidance; Initiating
and discontinuing invasive support; and Automation of ventilation.
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