num_pages: 496
description: This compact little handbook is now even more efficient and user-friendly in the fifth edition. Theoretical and basic science information has been omitted to focus solely on the clinical management of surgical intensive care patients. Quick and thorough answers are provided to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions common in Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU). Efficiently organised by organ system, it aids trainees in day-to-day management issues and provides additional critical content on SICU procedures, anesthesia, nutrition, and drug dosing. This handbook provides every ICU practitioner with an insightful and functional reference to assist them in the care of critically ill patients. Provides a comprehensive description of ventricular management Covers fluid and electrolyte management of SICU patients Serves as a quick-reference to drug dosing Extensively updated and expanded chapter on medications
language: English
title: The Handbook of Surgical Intensive Care: Practices of the Surgical Residents at Duke University Medical Center
titlecomplete: The Handbook of Surgical Intensive Care: Practices of the Surgical Residents at Duke University Medical Center
publisher: Mosby