CRITICAL CARE - A VOLUME IN THE REQUISITES IN ANESTHESIOLOGY SERIES

Intended as a general reference for daily use and as a refresher for certification or recertification, this collection of 41 article examines key critical care procedures, focuses on key syndromes for the full range of organ systems, gives information to consider when dealing with such factors as pregnancy or a compromised immune system. Topics include general principles of the ICU on sepsis, acute respiratory failure, metabolic derangement, arrhythmia management, nutrition and sedation, followed by descriptions of anesthesiology as it relates to all relevant body systems, trauma, and ethics. The collection closes with articles on postanesthesia care.