
Textbook of Critical Care by Rinaldo Bellomo
**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care** Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in critical care, Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition, offers a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of adult and pediatric patients in the ICU. An outstanding editorial team, led by world-renowned intensivist Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, assisted by Dr. Frederick A. Moore and new editors Drs. Rinaldo Bellomo and John J. Marini, provides the evidence-based guidance you need to overcome a full range of practice challenges. A full-color art program, relevant basic science and key summary points in every chapter, and expert contributing authors from all over the world make this an indispensable resource for every member of the critical care team. Provides a concise, readable understanding of the pathophysiology of critical illness and new therapeutic approaches to critical care Addresses both medical and surgical aspects in critical care for adult and pediatric patients in one comprehensive, easy-to-use reference Shares the knowledge and expertise of the most recognized and trusted leaders in the field, with more international contributing authors than in previous editions Covers new information on procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and VADs Discusses key topics such as organ support, telemedicine, echocardiography, antibiotic stewardship, antiviral agents, coagulation and anti-coagulation, and more Features a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms, diagnostic images, and key points that clarify important concepts and streamline complex information for quick reference Includes companion videos and exclusive chapters online that cover commonly performed procedures Takes a multidisciplinary approach to critical care, with contributions from experts in anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices
"This book is one of the standard comprehensive texts in critical care medicineThis eighth edition is the most recent version of the book, which was originally released in 1984." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, David James Dries, MSE, MD (Regions Hospital) Doody's Score: 5 Stars! Doody's Core Titles® 2022 "The Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition addresses common critical care conditions in depth, making it a thorough and detailed resource to aid in diagnosing and managing these complex patients. This review provides the perspective of a medical student and an anesthesiologist whose practice is at a quaternary hospital with a substantial patient population requiring critical perioperative care. Written by four experts in the field, the textbook is a well-organized, evidence-based reference that is suitable for trainees, generalists, and critical-care specialists. The textbook is divided into 15 parts, totalling 1,376 pages. It is easy to navigate its substantial volume as it is organized by organ system...The content of the book is clinically relevant and outlines landmark studies...The illustrations and flowcharts are appropriate and clear...This comprehensive textbook provides a wealth of evidence-based information from basic concepts to specific topics, such as transplants, neurologic care, and cardiac critical care. The ease of use of the e-book, combined with its additional reference material, adds substantial benefit to the user. We would highly recommend this book for anyone interested in critical care medicine." --Natalie Vankka, BSc, PhD & Vivian H. Y. Ip, MBChB, FRCA, Springer
Jean-Louis Vincent, MD, PhD
Professor of Intensive Care Medicine
Universit é Libre de Bruxelles
Department of Intensive Care
Erasme University Hospital
Brussels, Belgium
John J. Marini, MD
Professor of Medicine
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
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| ISBN 13 | 9780323759298 |
| ISBN 10 | 0323759297 |
| Title | Textbook of Critical Care |
| Author | Rinaldo Bellomo |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Elsevier - Health Sciences Division |
| Year published | 2023-02-17 |
| Number of pages | 1376 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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