Now in its sixth edition, the Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care is the essential guide for healthcare professionals seeking to use medications safely and effectively in the intensive care unit (ICU).
This comprehensive resource is structured into two main sections:
- A-Z Drug Guide: This section provides succinct information on a wide range of drugs available in critical care. It includes:
- Uses: Understand the specific indications for each medication.
- Limitations: Learn about potential restrictions and contraindications.
- Administration Directions: Get clear guidance on how to safely administer each drug.
- Adverse Effects: Be aware of possible side effects to monitor in patients.
- Practice Guidelines: This section covers key topics and clinical situations encountered daily in intensive care, including:
- Insulin therapy protocols for critically ill patients.
- Managing Parkinson’s disease therapy in patients who are nil-by-mouth.
- Drug dosing considerations for patients with renal failure.
This revised edition includes:
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- Seventeen New Drug Monographs: Stay updated with the latest information on newly introduced medications.
- New Topics: Comprehensive coverage on blood glucose management strategies.
Authors:
Henry Paw (Author)
Edition:
6th
Publication Date:
September 5, 2019
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