Publisher's Synopsis
This companion to "The Textbook of Critical Care" (3rd edition) summarizes the text and synthesizes the clinical guidelines for the bedside management of the critically ill and injured patient. From resuscitation and the diagnostic workup to subsequent monitoring and treatment, it provides access to step-by-step guidelines for the performance of the most common patient care activities required in ICU, surgical, trauma, and other critical care settings. Many of the quick-reference algorithms and tables from the main text are included, in order to assist speed referral and streamline the clinical decision-making process.
