A fundamental and respected resource book in critical care, The ICU Book, Fourth Edition, continues to provide the current and practical guidance that have made it the best-selling text in critical care. The text addresses both the medical and surgical aspects of critical care, delivering the guidance needed to ensure sound, safe, and effective treatment for patients in intensive care—regardless of the specialty focus of the unit. Traditionally available as a printed textbook, the print version now comes with a completely revamped digital experience. Viewable through a browser on PC and Mac or as a download to your iOS tablet or smartphone, the digital version includes:
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New to the Fourth Edition
Additionally, this publication is included on the ANCC: American Nurses Credentialing Center’s reference list.
Section I: Vascular Access
01. Vascular Catheters
02. Central Venous Access
03. The Indwelling Vascular Catheter
Section II: Preventive Practices in the ICU
04. Occupational Exposures
05. Alimentary Prophylaxis
06. Venous Thromboembolism
Section III: Hemodynamic Monitoring
07. Arterial Blood Pressure
08. The Pulmonary Artery Catheter
09. Cardiovascular Performance
10. Systemic Oxygenation
Section IV: Disorders of Circulatory Flow
11. Hemorrhage and Hypovolemia
12. Colloid & Crystalloid Fluids
13. Acute Heart Failure(s)
14. Inflammatory Shock Syndromes
Section V: Cardiac Emergencies
15. Tachyarrhythmias
16. Acute Coronary Syndromes
17. Cardiac Arrest
Section VI: Blood Components
18. Erythrocyte Transfusions
19. Platelets & Plasma
Section VII: Blood Components
20. Hypoxia & Hypercapnia
21. Oximetry & Capnography
22. Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
23. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
24. Asthma & COPD in the ICU
Section VIII: Mechanical Ventilation
25. Positive-Pressure Ventilation
26. Modes of Ventilatory Support
27. Specialized Ventilatory Support
28. The Ventilator-Dependent Patient
29. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
30. Discontinuing Mechanical Ventilation
Section IX: Acid-Base Disorders
31. Acid-Base Evaluations
32. Metabolic Acidosis
33. Metabolic Alkalosis
Section X: Renal & Electrolyte Disorders
34. Oliguria & Acute Kidney Injury
35. Sodium & Water Imbalance
36. Potassium
37. Magnesium
38. Calcium & Phosphorus
Section XI: The Abdomen and Pelvis
39. Pancreatitis & Liver Failure
40. Abdominal Sources of Sepsis
41. Urinary Tract Infection
Section XII: Disorders of Body Temperature
42. Thermoregulatory Disorders
43. Fever in the ICU
Section XIII: Nervous System Disorders
44. Disorders of Mentation
45. Disorders of Movement
46. Acute Stroke & Related Disorders
Section XIV: Nutrition & Metabolism
47. Nutritional Requirements
48. Enteral Nutrition
49. Parenteral Nutrition
50. Adrenal & Thyroid Dysfunction
Section XV: Common Drug Therapies in the ICU
51. Analgesia & Sedation
52. Antimicrobial Therapy
53. Vasoactive Drugs
Section XVI: Toxicologic Emergencies
54.Pharmaceutical Drug Overdose
55.Nonpharmaceutical Intoxications
Section XVII: Appendices
Appendix 1.Units and Conversions
Appendix 2.Selected Reference Ranges
Appendix 3.Measures of Test Performance
Appendix 4.Drug Dosing in Renal Failure