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Critical Care

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  • Legal and Ethical Aspects of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicineby Stuart M. White; Timothy J. Baldwin

    Cambridge University Press 2004; US$ 64.00

    Perioperative medicine and critical care are areas in which issues of autonomy, dignity, consent, confidentiality, medical research, life and death decision making, are ever-present. This book provides a one-stop reference for all medical and allied health care professionals who encounter ethicolegal problems during their management of patients. more...

  • A Nurse's Storyby Tilda Shalof

    McClelland & Stewart 2010; US$ 12.99

    The team of nurses that Tilda Shalof found herself working with in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a big-city hospital was known as “Laura’s Line.” They were a bit wild: smart, funny, disrespectful of authority, but also caring and incredibly committed to their jobs. Laura set the tone with her quick remarks. Frances, from Newfoundland, was famous for her improvised recipes. Justine, the union rep, wore t-shirts emblazoned with defiant slogans, like “Nurses Care But It’s Not in the Budget.” Shalof was the one who had been to university. The others accused her of being “sooo sensitive.” They depended upon one another. Working in the ICU was both emotionally grueling and physically exhausting.... more...

  • Acute and Critical Care Medicine at a Glanceby Richard M. Leach

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2011; US$ 39.95

    The at a Glance series is popular among medical students and junior doctors for its concise and simple approach and excellent illustrations. Each bite-sized chapter is covered in a double-page spread with colour summary diagrams on the left page and explanatory text on the right. Covering a wide range of topics, books in the at a Glance series are ideal as introductory subject texts or for revision purposes, and are useful throughout medical school and beyond. Everything you need to know about Acute and Critical Care Medicine... at a Glance ! Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and now in full-colour, Acute and Critical Care Medicine at a Glance is an accessible introduction and revision text for medical students.... more...

  • Understanding Mechanical Ventilationby Ashfaq Hasan

    Springer 2010; US$ 69.95

    This book will familiarize not only physicians but also nurses and respiratory therapists with the concepts that underlie mechanical ventilation. A conscious attempt has been made to emphasize medical physiology throughout the book, in order to specifically address the hows and whys of mechanical ventilation. At the same time the book incorporates the current strategies for the mechanical ventilation of patients with specific disorders; this should be of some use to the specialists practicing in their respective ICUs. more...

  • Manual of Emergency and Critical Care Ultrasoundby Vicki Noble; Bret Nelson

    Cambridge University Press 2011; US$ 60.00

    The most concise, clinically oriented and easy-to-read book on emergency bedside ultrasound currently available. more...

  • Management of Dementiaby Simon Lovestone; Serge Gauthier

    Informa Healthcare 2001; US$ 99.95

    This concise and easy to read handbook combines a balanced review of the latest knowledge, research and future developments in this area with practical guidance based on the authors' considerable personal experience of dementia care. more...

  • Managing Residential Careby John Burton

    Routledge 1998; US$ 59.95

    This is a guide to best practice in residential care homes. John Burton uses his extensive experience as a care consultant and realistic case studies to analyze common problems and proposes models to help managers and their staff succeed. more...

  • Cardiopulmonary Critical Careby T. L. Higgins; J. S. Steingrub; R. M. Kacmarek; J. K. Stoller

    Informa Healthcare 2002; US$ 159.95

    A thorough understanding of the cardiopulmonary system is one of the foundations of critical care. In this important new text, specialists in respiratory medicine, cardiology and critical care have united to provide an authoritative, integrated presentation of the core information essential for effective patient management. Cardiopulmonary Critical Care is intended as a clinically relevant reference, not only as a study resource, but also for everyday use in the unit. The style and layout of the book reflects this, with numerous diagrams, flowcharts and checklists complementing the text and providing access to the key information. Experts discuss thoracic trauma, fluid resuscitation in the ICU, acid base disorders, oxygen transport and tissue... more...

  • Key Topics in Accident and Emergency Medicineby R Evans; D Burke

    Informa Healthcare 2000; US$ 64.95

    Provides essential information on acute injuries and sudden illness which commonly present themselves at Accident and Emergency Departments more...

  • Key Topics in Critical Careby T.M. Craft; J.P. Nolan; M.J.A. Parr

    Informa Healthcare 2004; US$ 104.95

    This revised second edition provides a broad base in the major areas of critical care so that the reader can rapidly acquire an understanding of the principles and practice that apply to this area of modern clinical medicine. more...