Critical Care Study Guide - 2nd Edition by Gerard J Criner & Rodger E Barnette & Gilbert E D'Alonzo (Paperback)

About the Book

The new edition of this best-selling study guide covers all aspects of critical care medicine, includes key points for quick reference and self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each chapter. Includes case studies, tables, and illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Critical care medicine is a dynamic and exciting arena where complex pathophysiologic states require extensive knowledge and up-to-date clinical information. An extensive kno- edge of basic pathophysiology, as well as awareness of the appropriate diagnostic tests and treatments that are used to optimize care in the critically ill is essential. Since our frst edition 7 years ago, new information crucial to the care and understanding of the critically ill patient has rapidly accumulated. Because this knowledge base crosses many different disciplines, a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach presenting the information is essential, similar to the multidisciplinary approach that is used to care for the critically ill patient. We have strived to provide this content in an easily digestible format that uses a variety of teaching tools to facilitate understanding of the presented concepts and to enhance information retention. To meet the demand to provide comprehensive and diverse educationin order to und- stand the pathogenesis and optimum care of a variety of critical illnesses, we have subst- tially revised the prior topics in the frst edition with updated information. We have also markedly expanded the number of topics covered to include acute lung injury and the acute respiratory distress syndrome, an expanded discussion of the physiology and operation of mechanical ventilation, obstetrical care in the ICU, neurosurgical emergencies, acute co- nary syndromes, cardiac arrhythmias, role of whole body rehabilitation in the ICU, ethical conduct of human research in the ICU, and nursing care of the ICU patient.

From the Back Cover

The second edition of this best-selling study guide and text covers all aspects of critical care medicine. Written by a diverse group of physicians and health care personnel, it is of interest to all professionals who care for the ICU patient. The unique format includes key points highlighted in the margins for quick reference and self-assessment questions and answers at the end of each chapter. The text is supported by case studies, tables, and numerous illustrations that detail key procedures. The new edition has been revised substantially to reflect the most current research and guidelines, and new chapters have been added to make this the most practical and comprehensive study guide and text available today.

Review Quotes

From the reviews of the second edition:

"This is the second edition of a review work covering core content in multidisciplinary critical care and featuring review questions. ... Practitioners and trainees focused on critical care are the intended audience. ... This edition has been extensively updated from the first edition published eight years ago. Approximately 15 new chapters have been added with a greater emphasis on problems of the surgical patient, host defense, and rehabilitation in the critical care setting. I enjoy and use this tool." (David J. Dries, Doody's Review Service, November, 2010)