Description

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.

Key Features:

• • Problem-based approach teaches critical thinking and mirrors the decision-making process of the intensive care unit
• • Expert perspectives from Dr. Marino help sharpen technique, minimize error, and improve outcomes
• • Reader-friendly format makes essential information easy to locate and apply
• • "Final Word" summaries at the conclusion of each chapter highlight salient points and improve retention of key concepts

NEW to the Fourth Edition:

• • Fully rewritten content (including eight new chapters plus a new Appendix on drug dosing) assures readers of only the most up-to-date and practical information available
• • Full-color format emphasizes clinical anatomy and facilitates visual learning

Doody's Reviews

Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials

"This is a worthy update of its predecessors. The emphasis on resuscitation and cardiovascular physiology is appropriate for any critical care population."

-- David Dries, MD (University of Minnesota Medical School) Doodys Review

"This is a worthy update of its predecessors. The emphasis on resuscitation and cardiovascular physiology is appropriate for any critical care population."

-- David Dries, MD (University of Minnesota Medical School) Doody's Review

Audience

Critical care specialists, students and practitioners at all levels will benefit from this work.

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