This handbook focuses on information that addresses immediate needs in the ICU. It's focus is strictly on information
needed for clinical decision-making within the first 48 hours of care. It makes heavy use of bulleted lists and tables.
It covers all areas of ICU care expect pediatrics. It will be based on the 4th edition of the etxtbook, and will thus
feature much more information on shock states and pharmacology than the previous edition.
--NEW new section on pharmacology
--NEW new section on shock states
--NEW updated resuscitative algorithms
--easy to reference
--focused on data necessary for immediate clinical decision making
--high percentage of tabular information
--portable