Thoracic Surgical Patient
Chapter 94 Thoracic Surgical Patient Arminder Jassar and Taine T.V. Pechet This chapter focuses on the perioperative care of patients undergoing thoracic surgical procedures and emphasizes key issues surrounding the…
Hemolytic Anemia
Chapter 62 Hemolytic Anemia Alexander Washington, Jr. and Marc J. Kahn The term hemolysis was first used in 1901 by William Hunter in his treatise, Pernicious Anaemia, when he observed…
Acute Pancreatitis
Chapter 58 Acute Pancreatitis Douglas O. Faigel, Laura Wolfe and Faten N. Aberra Acute pancreatitis (i.e., acute inflammation of the pancreas) has multiple causes and may manifest as mild disease…
Acute Respiratory Failure Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 76 Acute Respiratory Failure Due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Michael W. Sims Acute respiratory failure resulting from severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is commonly encountered…
Spinal Injury
Chapter 101 Spinal Injury Paul Marcotte, Andrew Freese and Uzma Samadani The intensivist managing the patient with major trauma in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting must be vigilant for…
Extremity and Major Vascular Trauma
Chapter 98 Extremity and Major Vascular Trauma Adam M. Shiroff and Patrick K. Kim Extremity Trauma Major injury to the extremities can result in damage to vessels, nerves, or soft…
Alcohol Withdrawal: Diagnosis and Management
Chapter 31 Alcohol Withdrawal Diagnosis and Management Amanda M. Ball and Barry D. Fuchs Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a relatively common problem in the intensive care unit (ICU). However,…
Airways and Emergency Airway Management
Chapter 30 Airways and Emergency Airway Management Benjamin K. Scott, Maurizio Cereda, Erica R. Thaler and Kelly M. Malloy Airway management is an essential skill for the intensivist. A secure,…
Neurologic Assessment and Prognosis after Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Chapter 69 Neurologic Assessment and Prognosis after Cardiopulmonary Arrest Ting Zhou and Joshua M. Levine Advances in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emergency medical systems, and intensive care have been associated with…
Electrolyte Disorders
Chapter 39 Electrolyte Disorders F. Perry Wilson and Jeffrey S. Berns Electrolyte disturbances are common among patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Anticipation and prompt recognition of these disorders are…
