ICU Recall

by Tribble, Curtis G.; Hobson, Charles E.; Thaemert, Nelson L.

• ISBN13: 9780781776530
• ISBN10: 0781776538
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-10
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

The updated Third Edition of ICU Recall facilitates rapid review and memorization with a concise question and answer format. Topics include ethics, pharmacology, radiology, and, especially, ICU-focused questions. You'll find complete coverage of multi-system pathologic processes such as malnutrition, immunosuppression, neoplasia, and manifestations of infection, as well as patient-specific issues such as trauma, burns, transplants, and pediatric problems. This edition includes new techniques for cardiac support, renal support, and immunosuppression and thoroughly updated information on pharmacology, radiology, and monitoring. The enclosed bookmark helps readers self-test by covering the answers.

Table of Contents

Overview
Introduction	p. 2
Ethical Issues in the ICU	p. 11
Pharmacology	p. 25
Functional Anatomy	p. 55
Anesthesia - Postanesthetic Care	p. 67
Anesthesia - Airway Management	p. 81
Anesthesia - Conscious Sedation for Procedures	p. 95
Imaging	p. 103
Monitoring	p. 121
Procedures	p. 145
The Code	p. 175
Organ Processes
Central Nervous System	p. 188
Respiratory - Upper Airway	p. 209
Respiratory - Lower Airway	p. 223
Respiratory - Ventilation	p. 237
Cardiac - Arrhythmias	p. 251
Cardiac - Coronary Syndromes	p. 269
Cardiac Pump Problems	p. 289
Gastrointestinal	p. 311
Endocrine	p. 331
Renal	p. 343
Hematology	p. 361
Musculoskeletal	p. 383
Skin	p. 391
Systemic Processes
Fluids and Electrolytes	p. 404
Nutrition and Malnutrition	p. 419
Infection and Sepsis	p. 431
Neoplasia	p. 451
Particular ICU Populations
Trauma	p. 464
Burn	p. 487
Cardiac Surgery	p. 509
Thoracic Surgery	p. 521
Vascular Surgery	p. 537
Transplant	p. 551
Pediatric	p. 565
Obstetrics and Gynecology	p. 575
Index	p. 591
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