Textbook of Intensive Care

by Goldhill, David R.; Withington, P. Stuart

• ISBN13: 9780412814006
• ISBN10: 0412814005
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-01-02
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

This book is a comprehensive, but concise, practical guide to modern intensive care practice. It covers the complete care of the patient in the ICU, stressing the multidisciplinary team apporach that is central to modern practice. The text provides the reader with a discussion of thescientific principles underlying treatment, with emphasis on the basic physiology and pharmacology of intensive care in addition to clinical management. Other topics covered in depth include resuscitation, both before and after arrival in hospital, and technical aspects including monitoring,ventilation and laboratory investigations. The problems of establishing, organising and running an ICU are reviewed, as are care of relatives, follow-up after ICU treatment and comparing and assessing outcome. Covering the core curriculum for the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine, Textbookof Intensive Care will be invaluable for doctors in speciality training, but will also appeal to practising consultants, nurses, physiotherapists and other health professionals involved or interested in intensive care.

Table of Contents

Resuscitation and transportation

The intensive care patient - general considerations

Infection

Nutrition

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory system

The kidney

Gastrointestinal system

Nerves, muscles and skin

Haematological disorders

Endocrine and metabolic emergencies

Trauma

Obstetrics

Paediatrics and neonatology

Administration and management

Practical procedures

Appendices

Index

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