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This pocket guide is a single-volume source of the most common and important formulas and laboratory values used in the daily practice of acute care and critical care medicine. Information is presented in outline format and as tables, graphics, and algorithms to facilitate quick look up. Acute and Critical Care Formulas and Laboratory Values is designed to help clinicians to interpret clinical data, to apply formulas, and to understand laboratory values, and to integrate this information with their knowledge of pathophysiology to promote the delivery of evidence-based care.
- Essential formulas and laboratory values
- Multiple ways to derive a value, where appropriate
- Non-clinical formulas useful for understanding physiologic concepts or that underlie diagnostic tests or clinical measurement included
- Chapters divided by organ system
- Practical appendixes of "Abbreviations" and "Key Telephone Numbers"
- A special "Notes" section for recording frequently used formulas
List of contents
1. Cardiovascular Formulas and Facts.- 2. Endocrinology and Metabolism Formulas.- 3. Environmental Facts and Formulas.- 4. Gastrointestinal Facts and Formulas.- 5. Hematological Facts and Formulas.- 6. Infectious Diseases Formulas and Facts.- 7. Neurological Formulas and Facts.- 8. Nutrition Formulas and Facts.- 9. Obstetrics & Gynecology Formulas and Facts.- 10. Oncology Formulas.- 11. Pediatric Formulas and Laboratory Values.- 12. Pulmonary Formulas and Facts.- 13. Renal, Fluid & Electrolyte Formulas and Facts.- 14. Statistics and Epidemiology.- 15. Toxicology Formulas and Facts.- 16. Trauma Facts and Formulas.- 17. Common Laboratory Values.
About the author
Joseph Varon, MD, FACP, FCCP, FCCM
Department of Critical Care Services,
University General Hospital;
Department of Acute and Continuing Care,
The University of Texas Health Science Center
Houston, Texas
USA
Robert E Fromm Jr., MD, MPH, FACP, FCCP, FCCM
Maricopa Integrated Health System
Department of Internal Medicine;
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona
USA
Summary
Acute and Critical Care Formulas and Laboratory Values
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From the reviews:
“A pocket guide to common critical care formulas and data that was first produced some 10 years ago. … Critical care practitioners at all levels are an appropriate audience for this work originating with two senior intensivists in the United States. … This is a quick pocket reference for acute care practitioners to use at the bedside or on rounds.” (David J. Dries, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2013)
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From the reviews:
"A pocket guide to common critical care formulas and data that was first produced some 10 years ago. ... Critical care practitioners at all levels are an appropriate audience for this work originating with two senior intensivists in the United States. ... This is a quick pocket reference for acute care practitioners to use at the bedside or on rounds." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2013)
