The Handbook of Surgical Intensive Care: Practices of the Surgical Residents at Duke University Medical Center

This compact little handbook is now even more efficient and user-friendly in the fifth edition. Theoretical and basic science information has been omitted to focus solely on the clinical management of surgical intensive care patients. Quick and thorough answers are provided to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions common in Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU). Efficiently organised by organ system, it aids trainees in day-to-day management issues and provides additional critical content on SICU procedures, anesthesia, nutrition, and drug dosing. This handbook provides every ICU practitioner with an insightful and functional reference to assist them in the care of critically ill patients.Describes protocols for management of patients receiving specialised surgical care including cardiac, transplantation, ventricular, and pediatric surgeriesProvides a comprehensive description of ventricular management
Reviews the management of shock and ICU hemodynamics in detailCovers fluid and electrolyte management of SICU patients
Provides management tips for infections, sepsis, burns, and wounds in the SICUServes as a quick-reference to drug dosing
Gives clear descriptions of ECMO and how to trouble shoot ECMO issues.Four new chapters: Nutrition, Anesthesia and Analgesia, Burns, and Common ICU Procedures.Extensively updated and expanded chapter on medications