I. INDICATIONS FOR TRANSFUSION THERAPY. Blood component transfusion is usually performed because of decreased production, increased utilization/destruction or loss, or dysfunction of a specific blood component (red cells, platelets, or coagulation…
There are a myriad of causes that can lead to acute weakness in a patient in the intensive care unit. These include diseases affecting the central nervous system (CNS), the…
I. COSTS AND BURDEN OF CRITICAL CARE A. Caring for the critically ill or injured is a complex and resource-intensive endeavor. There are roughly 6,000 intensive care units in the United States,…
Optimal management of fluids, electrolytes, and acid–base status in critically ill patients requires a general understanding of their normal composition and regulation. Disease processes, trauma, and surgery can all affect…
I. INTRODUCTION A. Common Problems and Diagnoses Requiring Neurocritical Care 1. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) → requiring close monitoring, hyperosmolar therapy, and/or surgical intervention: related to edema (traumatic brain injury, strokes: posterior fossa…
