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Churchill's Pocketbook of Intensive Care E-Book

Churchill's Pocketbook of Intensive Care E-Book

Simon M. Whiteley | Andrew Bodenham | Mark C. Bellamy

(2011)

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Abstract

A pocketbook of intensive care for junior doctors/residents working on the intensive/critical care unit.
• Clear and straightforward advice on management of conditions found in ITU, including instruction on when to seek help from senior staff.
• Guides to common problems which cause difficulty for the trainee are conveniently indexed inside the front cover – eg diarrhoea, oliguria, problems during central venous access, problems with chest drains.
• Comprehensive coverage of the common conditions found in the ITU.
• Attractive, clear page design with danger icon to mark crucial clinical points where a trainee may make a mistake.

  • Expanding of guidelines on sepsis.
  • Revision of cardiovascular section with regard to monitoring and use of inotropes.
  • More on non-invasive ventilatory support in respiratory section.
  • Coverage of MARS (liver support system) in renal section.
  • Updating of section on myocardial infarction with regard to angioplasty and stents.
  • Updating of CPR protocols.