Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care: An A - Z Guide

by Henry G. W. Paw , Gilbert R. Park

• ISBN13: 9780521687812
• ISBN10: 0521687810
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-19
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established guide to drugs and prescribing for intensive care. The book is split into two sections: an A-Z guide to the drugs available, and concise notes on the key topics and situations faced on a daily basis. The A-Z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses, limitations, administration directions and adverse effects. The second section details complications that may arise in patients with particular conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and renal failure, and other factors that may affect drug prescribing. There is also a section of key data, showing weight conversions, body mass index and corresponding dosage calculations. This edition includes a colour fold-out chart showing drug compatibility for intravenous administration. Presented in a concise, compact format, this book is an invaluable resource for doctors, nurses and other medical professionals caring for critically ill patients.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I. Drugs: An A-Z Guide

Part II. Short Notes: 1. Routes of administration

2. Loading dose

3. Drug metabolism

4. Enzyme systems

5. Drug excretion

6. Drug tolerance

7. Drug interactions

8. Therapeutic drug monitoring

9. Pharmacology in the critically ill

10. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

11. Management of acute major anaphylaxis

12. Management of severe hyperkalaemia

13. Management of malignant hyperthermia

14. Sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade

15. Management of status epilepticus

16. Anti-arrhythmic drugs

17. Inotropes and vasopressors

18. Bronchospasm

19. Anti-ulcer drugs

20. Immunonutrition in the ICU

21. Corticosteroids

22. Short synacthen test

23. Bone marrow rescue following nitrous oxide

24. Antioxidants

25. Prophylaxis following splenectomy

26. Anti-microbial drugs

27. Renal replacement therapy

Part III. Appendices: 1. Appendix A: Creatinine clearance

2. Appendix B: Weight conversion (stones/lb to kg)

3. Appendix C: BMI calculator

4. Appendix D: Lean body weight charts

5. Infusion rate/dose calculation

6. Appendix F: Drug compatibility chart

7. Appendix G: Omeprazole administration record

8. Appendix H: Drotrecogin prescribing criteria

9. Appendix I: Drotrecogin administration

10. Appendix J: Drotrecogin administration record.