Churchill's Pocketbook of Intensive Care E-Book
Author | : Simon M. Whiteley |
Publisher | : Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages | : 499 |
Release | : 2011-11-11 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0702048569 |
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A pocketbook of intensive care for junior doctors/residents working on the intensive/critical care unit. • Clear and straightforward advice on management of conditions found in ITU, including instruction on when to seek help from senior staff. • Guides to common problems which cause difficulty for the trainee are conveniently indexed inside the front cover – eg diarrhoea, oliguria, problems during central venous access, problems with chest drains. • Comprehensive coverage of the common conditions found in the ITU. • Attractive, clear page design with danger icon to mark crucial clinical points where a trainee may make a mistake. Expanding of guidelines on sepsis. Revision of cardiovascular section with regard to monitoring and use of inotropes. More on non-invasive ventilatory support in respiratory section. Coverage of MARS (liver support system) in renal section. Updating of section on myocardial infarction with regard to angioplasty and stents. Updating of CPR protocols.