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This is the first textbook of intensive care designed specifically to provide clinicians and nurses with clear and concise treatment protocols. The focus throughout is on management of the critically ill patient using easily followed guidelines, notes, and up-to-date references. Altogether, over 30 common problems are dealt with, including acute respiratory failure, shock, hemodiafiltration, and myocardial infarction. The algorithms provide an easy source of reference in the ICU as well as elsewhere in the hospital and are invaluable teaching aids for junior hospital doctors, nurses, and undergraduates.
This text investigates the necessity of standardized, algorithmic approaches to the management of critically ill patients within intensive care environments. The authors, a team of experienced medical professionals, utilize clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines to provide a structured framework for decision-making. By distilling complex physiological crises into actionable steps, the book aims to reduce variability in treatment and improve patient outcomes in high-pressure medical settings.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Medical professionals frequently utilize this text as a practical, bedside reference for rapid clinical decision-making. Experts highlight the clarity of the algorithmic format as a significant benefit for junior doctors and nursing staff working in high-acuity environments.
Page Count:
112
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192621076
ISBN-13:
9780192621078
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