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This book provides a detailed review of state of the art knowledge on critical care topics as well as the latest research findings. It covers the core aspects in excellent detail, but is not so comprehensive as to make its daily use unfeasible. For each condition considered, discussion of the pathophysiology is integrated with observations on diagnosis and treatment in order to allow a deeper understanding. The book is scientifically based, with extensive references to published research. This will allow readers to investigate their individual interests further and will enable physicians to justify measures by providing a coherent, evidence-based strategy and relevant citations where needed. Core Knowledge in Critical Care Medicine will appeal to experienced practitioners as an aide-mémoire, but will also be of great value to a wide range of more junior staff wishing to complement their background knowledge with important facts applicable to everyday practice.
List of contents
Cardiac Function and Hemodynamic Monitoring.- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning.- Shock in general and in specific conditions.- Sepsis.- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).- Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy.- Nutrition in the critically ill Patient.- Analgo-Sedation.- Scoring Systems.- Post cardiac arrest care.
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This book provides a detailed review of state of the art knowledge on critical care topics as well as the latest research findings. It covers the core aspects in excellent detail, but is not so comprehensive as to make its daily use unfeasible. For each condition considered, discussion of the pathophysiology is integrated with observations on diagnosis and treatment in order to allow a deeper understanding. The book is scientifically based, with extensive references to published research. This will allow readers to investigate their individual interests further and will enable physicians to justify measures by providing a coherent, evidence-based strategy and relevant citations where needed. Core Knowledge in Critical Care Medicine will appeal to experienced practitioners as an aide-mémoire, but will also be of great value to a wide range of more junior staff wishing to complement their background knowledge with important facts applicable to everyday practice.
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“This is a carefully constructed physiological review written by experienced intensivists. Students in the field will gather much from these detailed chapters. Intensivists at all levels may benefit from this book … . This book provides a detailed exploration of the chosen topics.” (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)
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From the book reviews:
"This is a carefully constructed physiological review written by experienced intensivists. Students in the field will gather much from these detailed chapters. Intensivists at all levels may benefit from this book ... . This book provides a detailed exploration of the chosen topics." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)
