Oxford American Handbook of Critical Care

by Kellum, John; Gunn, Scott; Singer, Mervyn; Webb, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780195305289
• ISBN10: 0195305280
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-19
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Written by leading American practitioners, the Oxford American Handbooks of Medicine each offer a pocket-sized overview of an entire specialty, featuring instant access to guidance on the conditions that are most likely to be encountered. Precise and prescriptive, the handbooks offerup-to-date advice on examination, investigations, common procedures, and in-patient care. These books will be invaluable resources for residents and students, as well as a useful reference for practitioners. The Oxford Handbook of Critical Care is the perfect resource for critical settings that demand quick and effective intervention. Thin and light, it uses bulleted text, quick reference tabs, four-color presentation, and bookmark ribbons to help provide fast answers on the ward. This new handbook isideal for students and residents who want a succinct, comprehensive, and affordable volume in the proven format of the best selling Oxford Handbook Series.

Table of Contents

Respiratory therapy techniques

Cardiovascular therapy techniques

Renal therapy techniques

Gastrointestinal therapy techniques

Nutrition

Special support surfaces

Respiratory monitoring

Cardiovascular monitoring

Neurological monitoring

Laboratory monitoring

Miscellaneous monitoring

Fluids

Respiratory drugs

Cardiovascular drugs

Renal drugs

Gastrointestinal drugs

Neurological drugs

Hematological drugs

Miscellaneous drugs

Resuscitation

Respiratory disorders

Cardiovascular disorders

Renal disorders

Gastrointestinal disorders

Hepatic disorders

Neurological disorders

Hematological disorders

Metabolic disorders

Poisoning

Infection and inflammation

Trauma and burns

Physical disorders

Pain and post-operative intensive care

Obstetric emergencies

Death and the dying patient

ICU organization and management

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