The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care, Second Edition

The Clinical Handbook for Surgical Critical Care 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 new 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 of;

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

New to this edition;

 

• Full update to the advances in basic and clinical science since publication of the first edition.
• An update to treatment options in all sections.
• A new chapter on acute abdominal illness.
• Online Learning features including Questions & Answers and Case Studies

1. The critical care surgeon
2. Shock
3. The Circulation
4. Inflammation
5. The Critical Surgical Adbomen
6. The Pulmonary System
7. The Renal system
8. The Gastronintestinal System
9. The Nervous System
10. The Hemoatopoietic System
11. Online learning features
12. Case studies
13. Multiple Choice Questions/ Study Questions