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The critical care unit is one of the most complex environments in the hospital, with huge amounts of data being generated from an array of high-tech equipment keeping acutely ill patients alive. The wide choice of drugs for each condition, combined with an array of other interventions to maintain breathing, circulation, sedation levels and nutritional status, mean that intensivists need a unique set of skills from several different areas of medicine. This can be a daunting environment for the trainee intensivist or anaesthetist.The aim of this collection of pocketbooks is to provide trainees and nurses in the ICU with practical, didactic advice on every aspect ICU medicine. Each title will be of 125-250 pages, follow a similar structure, be well illustrated where appropriate and provide practical treatment advice, with sections dedicated to the tricky clinical problems faced in the ICU.

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5 results in Core Critical Care

ECMO in the Adult Patient
  • Alain Vuylsteke, Daniel Brodie, Alain Combes, Jo-anne Fowles, Giles Peek
  • Published online:
    19 January 2017
    Print publication:
    09 February 2017
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is developing rapidly, and is now part of the toolkit for the management of all patients with severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Clinicians of all disciplines are in need of a simple manual, easy and fun to read, that will take them through the management of these patients, explaining the principles of safe and successful practice. Part of the Core Critical Care series, this book is an easy-to-read guide for the aspiring ECMO clinician. Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, pharmacists and all other key members of the team will learn the basics required to better understand the technology and care of the patient. The experienced clinician will enjoy reading through the chapters, which present structured thoughts and knowledge acquired through clinical experience.

Delirium in Critical Care
  • 2nd edition
  • Valerie J. Page, E. Wesley Ely
  • Published online:
    05 April 2015
    Print publication:
    12 March 2015
  • The fully updated second edition of this popular handbook concisely summarises all current knowledge about delirium in critically ill patients and describes simple tools the bedside clinician can use to prevent, diagnose and manage delirium. Chapters discuss new developments in assessing risk and diagnosis, crucial discoveries regarding delirium and long-term cognitive outcomes, and dangers of sedation and death. Updated management advice reflects new evidence about antipsychotics and delirium. This book explains how to minimise the risks of delirium, drugs to avoid, drugs to use and when to use them, as well as current theories regarding pathophysiology, different motoric subtypes leading to missed diagnosis, and the adverse impact of delirium on patient outcomes. While there are still unanswered questions, this edition contains all the available answers. Illustrated with real-life case reports, Delirium in Critical Care is essential reading for trainees, consultants and nurses in the ICU and emergency department.

Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care
  • Cecily Morrison, Matthew R. Jones, Julie Bracken
  • Published online:
    05 October 2013
    Print publication:
    10 October 2013
  • The complex IT requirements of a critical care unit have led to the development of numerous information systems. In this concise handbook, the authors share their experience and research findings on how to unleash the power of the technology and overcome potential problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care explains the key aspects of the information systems currently available, covering topics such as how to select the best system to match the requirements of a critical care unit, the issues surrounding data maintenance, patient confidentiality and the concept of the paperless patient record. It discusses both the benefits that may justify investment in the technology and hurdles that may arise, and offers advice for avoiding common problems. Clinical Information Systems in Critical Care is essential reading for all clinicians and health managers involved in developing, implementing, maintaining and using clinical information systems.

Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
  • Manu Malbrain, Jan De Waele
  • Published online:
    05 August 2013
    Print publication:
    15 August 2013
  • Despite increasing interest in intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) as causes of significant morbidity and mortality among the critically ill, unanswered questions cloud the understanding of the pathophysiology of these conditions:Are IAH and ACS synonymous?What are the ideal methods of measuring and lowering intra-abdominal pressure (IAP)? When should we think of IAH?Can IAH be prevented?What level of IAP requires abdominal decompression?Written by two experts in critical care and IAP, Intra-Abdominal Hypertension is a distillation of the current literature and furthers the understanding of these complex critical conditions. Using a step-by-step approach and illustrative figures, this clinical handbook presents a concise overview of consensus definitions, measurement methods, organ assessment and treatment options. Intra-Abdominal Hypertension is essential reading for all members of the intensive care multidisciplinary team, including experienced and junior physicians, anesthetists and nurses.

Delirium in Critical Care
  • Valerie Page, E. Wesley Ely
  • Published online:
    05 December 2011
    Print publication:
    17 February 2011
  • Delirium is a common clinical problem in critical care patients, with up to 80% of patients experiencing at least one episode during their time on a critical care unit. It is associated with significantly adverse outcomes for patients, including death and long-term cognitive impairment equivalent to at least a mild dementia. This clinical handbook explains why delirium goes unrecognised in most ICUs and describes simple tools the bedside clinician can use to detect it, even in the ventilated patient. It is in an easy-to-read format and illustrated with figures, case reports and patient testimony. This book contains all you need to know in order to prevent, diagnose and manage delirium in your patients. Delirium in Critical Care is essential reading for all members of the intensive care multidisciplinary team, including senior and junior physicians, and nurses.