Describes the basic concepts you need to know to care for adult patients safely and effectively.
Uses a body system organization that encompasses 95 diseases and conditions, addressing the Definition of the disease or condition € Underlying pathophysiology € Clinical presentation € Diagnostic tests and arrhythmia strips (where applicable) € and Management of the clinical condition.
Covers 40 medications specific to Critical Care.
Covers Blood gases € Mechanical ventilation € Hemodynamic monitoring € Nutritional support € Infectious diseases € and Psychosocial concerns in the Basics Tab.
Provides coverage of multiple system failure, trauma, and burns.
Offers helpful tools, including a Guide to abbreviations € ECG record € Form for phone numbers/community resources € Spanish and non-verbal communication tools € and an Index for quick reference.
Uses write-on, wipe-off, reusable pages with full-color illustrations.
