Edward Bittner: Avoiding Common ICU Errors, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Compact and easy to use,Avoiding Common ICU Errors , Second Edition, edited by Drs. Richard M. Pino, Edward A. Bittner, and Jamel Ortoleva, succinctly presents straight-forward information for common issues that residents on ICU rotations, critical care fellows, practicing intensivists, and critical care nurses are likely to encounter. This convenient, full-color book of 225 short review chapters, clinical pearls and suggested readings provides tips on how to manage common ICU procedures and therapies and how to avoid or ameliorate problems.

• Serves as aconvenient, portable resource that can be easily consulted before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call
• Provides short "tutorials" in every chapter with advice regarding mistakes to avoid and a list of suggested readings-an ideal blend of relevant patient safety information and evidence-based recommendations
• Reflects the knowledge and experience of an all-new editorial team, a fully reworked and streamlined table of contents , and a new, full-color design throughout
• Addresses common, real-world ICU considerations and concerns for pulmonary, airway management, mechanical ventilation; pain control, sedation, and substance withdrawal; neurology and neurosurgery; hemodynamics; mechanical cardiac support; hematology; metabolic, endocrine, and fluid management; burns; pregnancy; nutrition, the renal system; infectious disease; general ICU housekeeping; and more