Oxford Handbook of Critical Care 3/e (Flexicover) (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

by Mervyn Singer (Author), Andrew Webb (Author), Andrew Webb (Author), Mervyn Singer (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2009

  $40.43

  The fully revised, third edition of this bestselling Handbook describes best practice of critical care in a succinct, concise and clinically-orientated way. Covering the principles of general management, it includes therapeutic and monitoring devices, specific disorders of organ systems, as well as detailed information on drugs and fluids. New material has been added on key areas such as airway maintenance, dressing techniques, infection control, echocardiography, tissue perfusion monitoring, coma and more. With up-to-date references and invaluable clinical advice, there is also plenty of space to add notes or amend sections to suit local protocols. Patient-centred and practical, it will serve the consultant, trainee, nurse or other allied health professionals as both a reference and aide memoir. This is the indispensable Oxford Handbook for all those working within critical care.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.29

  Covering each topic on a single page, with space for the readers' notes or local procedures, this book includes details of equipment, techniques and procedures for monitoring and for therapeutic purposes, laboratory monitoring, pharmacology, basic principles of patient management, and the clinical management of specific conditions presenting in the intensive care unit. A concise, didactic and practical guide for junior staff, as well as a handy reference for more senior staff.