Critical Care

the long version

Explores important principles and procedures in anesthesiology, plus a full range of syndromes affecting every organ system of the body. Its practical, "high-yield" content makes it the perfect refresher for certification or recertification as well as a handy reference for everyday practice. The book examines critical care procedures, monitoring, mechanical ventilation, imaging, nutrition, pharmacology, sedation, pain control, systemic inflammatory response, sepsis, ARDS, and more. It focuses on key syndromes for the full range of organ systems, giving readers the practical guidance they need to manage all the problems commonly encountered in ICU patients, and details principles of trauma assessment and resuscitation as well as management of pregnant and immunocompromised patients.