Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care, The

Covers all aspects of acute and emergency care for the critically ill or injured patient who may be in the ICU and/or CCU.

This latest edition is separated into chapters by organ systems, and takes a look at the critical disease states associated with these organs. All chapters follow the same structure:

• Pathophysiology
• Physical examination and monitoring
• Laboratory results
• Treatment options (with supporting evidence)

New to this edition:

• Full update on the advances in basic and clinical science since publication of the first edition
• Update to treatment options in all sections
• New chapter on acute abdominal illness
• Online learning features including questions & answers and case studies

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

CRC Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Burchard, K. W.

ISBN:

978-1-84-214588-3

Specialty:

• Critical Care Medicine
• Surgery

Language:

English

Edition:

2nd

Pages:

200

Publication Year:

2012