A Manual of Intensive Care

This book is a concise guide to intensive care medicine for clinicians and trainees. Beginning with an introduction to monitoring and procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU), each of the following sections covers disorders in a different body system, including cardiovascular conditions, renal disorders, acid and base disorders, pregnancy, oncological emergencies, respiratory and much more. Topics are presented in quick reference format, with clear explanations of key procedures and techniques. Each chapter includes references for further reading. Authored by a recognised expert in critical care medicine from the University of Alabama, this practical text is further enhanced by clinical images to assist learning. Key points Concise guide to intensive care medicine for clinicians and trainees Presented in quick reference format, chapters cover numerous disorders in all systems of the body Authored by recognised expert from the University of Alabama Includes clinical images to enhance learning