Download or read book Intensive Care Unit Manual E Book written by Paul N. Lanken and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intensive Care Unit Manual is a practical, hands-on, how-to manual that covers the full spectrum of conditions encountered in the ICU, guiding you step-by-step from your initial approach to the patient through diagnosis and treatment. Compact, affordable, and comprehensive, the ICU Manual puts all the critical care information you need right at your fingertips! Stay at the forefront of critical care with a practice-oriented, relevant, and well-illustrated account of the pathophysiology of critical disease, presented in a highly readable format. Gain valuable insight into the recognition, evaluation, and management of critical conditions such as respiratory, hemodynamic, and infectious diseases; management of ICU patients with special clinical conditions; cardiovascular, hematologic, and neurological disorders; poisoning and overdoses; trauma and burns; and much more!
Download or read book ICU Manual written by Prem Kumar and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-30 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide provides a multidisciplinary, clinically oriented approach to the management of patients in intensive care. The book discusses the complete range of specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, toxicology, and much more. Each condition is presented in a step by step process, covering pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other considerations such as age/developmental issues. The comprehensive appendices section covers essential data and assessment for the management of critically ill patients including discussion on drugs, dosages and side effects, clinical scores, indices and equations, normal biochemical values, ICU rounds and more. The text is highly illustrated with clinical images, diagrams and tables, and includes recent articles and current guidelines on management of sepsis and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Key points Practical guide to management of patients in intensive care Covers complete range of specialties, presented in a step by step, clinically oriented approach Comprehensive appendices section covers drugs, clinical scores, biochemical values and much more Includes recent articles and current guidelines on management of sepsis and DVT
Download or read book The Washington Manual of Critical Care written by Marin Kollef and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2012-02-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Washington Manual of Critical Care is a concise pocket manual for physicians and nurses. It is distinguished from the multitude of other critical care handbooks on the market by its consistent presentation of algorithms displaying the decision-making pathways used in evaluating and treating disorders in the ICU. The new edition transitions to a full color format and will include coverage of Deep Venous Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism, fetal-maternal critical care, C difficile infection, and alternative hemodynamic monitoring.
Download or read book Oh s Intensive Care Manual written by T. E. Oh and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 5th Edition of this important text, practical, concise information on intensive care is presented in a clear and accessible style. The text covers a broad spectrum of intensive care medicine with enough detail to eliminate the need to refer to a larger reference book. This thoroughly revised and updated edition reflects the best and most current practices from leading international centres.
Download or read book Manual of ICU Procedures written by Mohan Gurjar and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-31 with total page 743 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual of ICU Procedures is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to intensive care procedures. The book is divided into five sections, including airway and respiratory; vascular and cardiac; neurological; gastrointestinal, abdominal, and genitourinary procedures. Enhanced by 428 colour images and illustrations, Manual of ICU Procedures is an ideal resource for all critical care professionals.
Download or read book AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care written by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This essential resource offers comprehensive coverage of procedures unique to the critical care environment. Thoroughly updated and expanded, the new edition emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the current state of critical care nursing practice. Information is presented in a logical, step-by-step format with supporting rationales for each step of every procedure."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The ICU Guide for Families written by Lara Goitein and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-12-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ICU events are not uncommon but knowing what to do when a loved one is placed there is. This work explores the ICU with an eye toward guiding families to getting the best care for their beloved patient Intensive care will touch almost all of us at some point – whether directly, or through our families and or friends. This book is for every family of patients in the ICU, who have suddenly entered an intimidating and alien world, in which they feel powerless and out of control. In simple, direct language, Lara Goitein, MD, gives clear explanations of all aspects of intensive care – what all those lines and tubes are; common conditions such as sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS); physical changes in patients and what they mean; common procedures and their risks and benefits; and the people and the culture of the ICU. One full section of the book is devoted to Covid-19-specific issues. In addition, the book provides concrete advice for how family members can be effective advocates on behalf of their loved ones –what to know before giving consent for procedures, how to interact with ICU staff, how to help the ICU team guard against common complications of ICU care, and how to approach important decisions about end-of-life care. Along the way, the author gently reminds of us of what, in the end, matters most in the ICU. For readers who may be distracted and exhausted, this is a clear, accessible guide with concrete recommendations for getting the best care and asking the right questions along the way. A compassionate resource in a time of extreme stress, this book offers support to anyone touched by an ICU stay.
Download or read book House Officer s Guide to ICU Care Fundamentals of Management of the Heart and Lungs written by John A. Elefteriades and published by Cardiotext Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical book on cardiothoracic critical care in the ICU with fundamentals of management of the the heart and lungs, and guidelines for management of medical and surgical patients in the ICU."
Download or read book Manual of Critical Care Nursing written by Marianne Saunorus Baird and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 1107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The compact, yet comprehensive, Manual of Critical Care Nursing: Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management, 7th Edition is your students'a go-to reference forto help you provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the clinicalcritical care settings. Written in an abbreviated outline format, this easy-to-use Manual presents essential information on more than 75 disorders and conditions, as well as concepts relevant to caring for all critically ill patients and functioning in the critical care environment. Award-winning clinical nurse specialist Marianne Baird separates the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, and patient teaching and rehabilitation. With the latest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses and new sections on Bariatric Considerations and Caring for the Elderly, this practical manual is designed to help critical care nurses and nursing students better care for any critically ill patient. Coverage of more than 75 disorders most commonly seen in critical care units. Consistent, easy-to-use format facilitates quick reference so you can find information exactly where you expect it to be. Portable size makes it ideal for use in the unit or bedside, and is also easy to carry on campus. Research Briefs boxes present abstracts of selected research studies and emphasize the use of evidence to guide care recommendations. NANDA-approved diagnoses are marked with an icon to familiarize you with NANDA terminology. Chapters mirror a practicing nurse's approach to patient care, making it quicker and easier to find information. Diagnostic Tests tables highlight the definition, purpose, and abnormal findings for each test. Collaborative Management tables concisely summarize relevant performance measures while incorporating the best available patient care guidelines. Safety Alert! and High Alert! icons call attention to issues important to a patient's safety. Chapter outlines display major heads, care plans, and their respective page numbers - and provide easy access to disorders. NEW! Bariatric Considerations section added to assessment sections to help you assess, and prevent complications and improve care in, overweight and obese patients. NEW! Section on Caring for the Elderly added to assessment sections to provide you with tips and guidelines unique to elderly patients, including recognizing differences in measuring pain, providing appropriate nutritional support, improving communication, and preventing infection. NEW! Updated content throughout keeps you current in the field of critical care nursing. NEW! Geriatric icon highlights considerations relating to the care of older adults. NEW! The latest NANDA-I nursing diagnoses ensure you stay up-to-date.
Download or read book Oh s Intensive Care Manual E Book written by Andrew D Bersten and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 1713 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 40 years, Oh’s Intensive Care Manual has been the quick reference of choice for ICU physicians at all levels of experience. The revised 8th edition maintains this tradition of excellence, providing fast access to practical information needed every day in today’s intensive care unit. This bestselling manual covers all aspects of intensive care in sufficient detail for daily practice while keeping you up to date with the latest innovations in the field. Short, to-the-point chapters distill the essential information you need to know for safe, effective care of patients in the ICU. Each topic includes theoretical knowledge, practical methods of treating the condition described, a review of the available evidence, and common pitfalls in treatment and management. Ideal for daily quick reference as well as an efficient review for professional examinations in critical care medicine.
Download or read book Manual of Critical Care Nursing E Book written by Marianne Saunorus Baird and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 1009 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised format mirrors a practicing nurse’s approach to patient care, making it easier to find information. Newly formatted care plans incorporate diagnoses, interventions, and desired outcomes in a consistent, logical organization. Patient safety alerts and high alerts call attention to issues important to a patient’s safety. Unique! Diagnostic Tests tables highlight the definition, purpose, and abnormal findings for each test. Unique! Collaborative Management tables concisely summarize key points while incorporating nationally recognized guidelines. Colored tabs mark the location of each body system, making topics easier to find. Smaller trim size increases portability for use in the unit or bedside, while enhancing readability.
Download or read book Critical Care Manual written by Robert Francis Wilson and published by F. A. Davis Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and easily accessible source of information, based on Wilson's teaching (surgery, Wayne State U. School of Medicine) and clinical experience (Detroit Receiving Hospital), for the continuing education of the entire hospital staff in all critical care areas. The manual covers relevant topics, from the basic pathophysiology of the more frequently seen problems in acutely ill patients to an orderly, practical approach to diagnosis and treatment. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Irwin Rippe s Manual of Intensive Care Medicine written by Richard S. Irwin and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2014 with total page 1232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference text addresses recent developments, including the larger role for ultrasound, in critical care medicine. It begins with a section on procedures and techniques, followed by 15 sections covering organ system problems as well as palliative care, legal and ethical issues, and transplantation.
Download or read book Intensive Care Manual written by T. E. Oh and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1985 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition (first published 1979; last 1990) of this working textbook provides practical, concise information on the background, recent advances, and controversial issues of most conditions encountered in an Intensive Care Unit. Includes recent updates on such topics as HIV, oxygen monitoring and delivery, novel treatment for SIRS, and pediatric intensive care. Includes three new sections: environmental injuries, pharmacological considerations, and transplantation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Paediatric Critical Care Manual written by Shrishu R. Kamath and published by Wolters kluwer india Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2018-06-10 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paediatric Critical Care Manual is an useful bedside resource in the niche specialty of paediatric critical care. Primarily meant for paediatric fellows and postgraduates working predominantly in paediatric ICU, this book would be equally useful for practicing paediatricians and physicians who face sick children in their day-to-day practice. This book has the potential to give confidence and competence to any physician taking care of critically ill children, as well as the postgraduates and fellows planning to take the exit level examinations, on their way to expertise in this field.Key Features
Download or read book Texas Children s Hospital Handbook of Congenital Heart Disease written by Carlos Mery and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Texas Children's Hospital Handbook of Congenital Heart Disease is authored by physicians, nurses, and allied staff across a wide variety of disciplines at theHeart Center at Texas Children's Hospital. The book is not intended as a comprehensive textbook in congenital heart disease but rather as a practical handbook to be used by students, residents, fellows, nurses, and congenital heart specialists for the day-to-day management of these complex patients. The Handbook describes the philosophy, protocols, and nuances of management of patients with congenital heart disease at Texas Children's Hospital.
Download or read book Veterinary Emergency Critical Care Manual written by Karol A. Mathews and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 1360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
