The Must-Have Guide for Navigating the ICU

The House Officer’s Guide to ICU Care is an essential, practical handbook designed specifically for junior house officers, medical students, physician assistants (PAs), and nurses. This comprehensive guide provides nuts-and-bolts guidelines for the optimal management of both medical and surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.

Utilizing clear, straightforward language, the authors expertly guide clinicians through the critical decision-making process. The book begins by outlining the pathophysiology of common abnormalities encountered in the ICU and proceeds to explain the underlying principles of today’s therapeutic measures. It describes how various agents and devices are employed to ensure safe patient recovery.

While the text has a particular focus on the postoperative cardiothoracic surgery patient, the principles and therapies discussed are broadly applicable to all medical and general surgery ICU patients, making it a versatile resource for anyone involved in critical care.

This thoroughly updated third edition incorporates the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies, procedures, and practices. It covers everything a house officer needs to know to provide safe, effective, front-line care, especially during those crucial moments when senior staff may not be available for guidance.

Key features of this guide include:

• Updated references and self-assessment tools to enhance clinical knowledge.
• An Emergency Response Sheet that outlines essential paradigms, drugs, and doses for quick reference.

Authors:
John A. Elefteriades (Author)
Edition:
3rd
Publication Date:
December 1, 2012
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