Evidence-based critical care: a case study approach

This extensively updated textbook comprehensively reviews the latest developments in evidence-based critical care. Topics are covered in a case study format with an emphasis on the principles of diagnosis and therapy. Each topic is covered using a variety of case studies and features a case vignette, clinical question and an additional discussion section to clarify areas of particular importance. Topics including cytokine release syndrome, sympathomimetic overdose and palliative care in the intensive care unit have been extensively revised, while new sections focusing on neuromuscular disease and subarachnoid hemorrhages have been added. Evidence-Based Critical Care, 2nd edition is a critical resource for critical care practitioners, fellows, residents; allied health professionals and medical students who wish to expand their knowledge within critical care. The case study-based approach taken in the textbook makes this an ideal resource for those preparing for board examinations.

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Sympathomimetic overdose (designer drugs) -- Cardiac Arrest Management -- Beta blocker overdose -- Post- Cardiac Arrest Management -- Undifferentiated Shock -- Hypovolemic Shock and Massive Transfusion -- Acute Respiratory Failure -- Encephalitis -- Hyperkalemia NIV Implementation and Intubation -- Subarachnoid Hemorrhages -- Diagnosis and Management of Tricyclic Antidepressant Ingestion -- Hypernatremia -- Management of Calcium Channel Blocker Poisoning -- ICU Care Delivery and Medical Ethics -- Diagnosis and Management of Ethylene Glycol Ingestion -- Accidental Hypothermia -- Management of Cardiogenic Shock -- Management of Acute Heart Failure -- Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome -- Complications of Myocardial Infarction -- Management of Cardiac Tamponade -- Hypertensive Crises -- Atrial Fibrillation and Other Supraventricular Tachycardias -- Ventricular Arrhythmias -- Management of Acute Aortic Syndromes -- Management of Endocarditis -- Community Acquired Pneumonia -- Management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome -- Acute Exacerbation of COPD: Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation -- Management of Status Asthmaticus -- Immunocompromised Pneumonia -- Venous Thromboe…