Challenging Concepts in Critical Care

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Allied Health Professionals ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Relevant Case ◽  
Intensive Care Unit Nurses ◽  
Learning Points ◽  
Equal Interest

This book includes 18 challenging topics in critical care. Each chapter is centred on a clinically relevant case study and comprises a full case history, punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points which highlight the critical information for the reader. Every chapter has additional commentary from an expert on that topic, providing further insight to some of the key points and controversies. This book provides essential reading for those working for intensive care exams, but will also be a valuable resource for experienced critical care clinicians looking for a concise update on a range of challenging topics. The book will be of equal interest to senior intensive care unit nurses and allied health professionals. The arrangement of information around relevant case studies stimulates interest and facilitates learning.

Sedation and delirium

2019 ◽  
pp. 145-160
Author(s):  
Nim Pathmanathan ◽  
Paul Nixon
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Case History ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study of sedation and delirium. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Post-cardiac arrest care and prognostication

2019 ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Justine Barnett ◽  
Jerry Nolan
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on brain injury after cardiac arrest. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Subarachnoid haemorrhage

2019 ◽  
pp. 101-116
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Kirkman ◽  
Martin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on subarachnoid haemorrhage. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Acute respiratory failure

2019 ◽  
pp. 35-52
Author(s):  
Catherine Bryant ◽  
Sanjoy Shah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on respiratory failure. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Sepsis

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Laith Malhas ◽  
Ron Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Case History ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on sepsis. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Organ donation and transplantation

2019 ◽  
pp. 277-292
Author(s):  
Andrew Ray ◽  
Alex Manara
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on organ donation and transplantation. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Pandemic planning and critical care

2019 ◽  
pp. 259-276
Author(s):  
Lucinda Gabriel ◽  
Jeremy Farrar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Pandemic Planning ◽  
Learning Points

+This chapter is centred on a case study on pandemic planning. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Major burns

2019 ◽  
pp. 225-242
Author(s):  
Sian Alys Moxham ◽  
Amber E. Young
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Case History ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on burns. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Malignancy and critical illness

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-224
Author(s):  
Nishita Desai ◽  
Gary Wares
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Critical Illness ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on malignancy. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

Feeding, access, and thromboprophylaxis

2019 ◽  
pp. 191-208
Author(s):  
Martin Huntley ◽  
Ramani Moonesinghe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Case History ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Standard Textbook ◽  
Learning Points

This chapter is centred on a case study on feeding, access and thromboprophylaxis. This topic is one of the key challenging areas in critical care medicine and one that all intensive care staff will encounter. The chapter is based on a detailed case history, ensuring clinical relevance, together with relevant images, making this easily relatable to daily practice in the critical care unit. The chapter is punctuated by evidence-based, up-to-date learning points, which highlight key information for the reader. Throughout the chapter, a topic expert provides contextual advice and commentary, adding practical expertise to the standard textbook approach and reinforcing key messages.

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