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…
Pericardial Tamponade
Chapter 54 Pericardial Tamponade Scott M. Lilly, Steven A. Malosky and Victor A. Ferrari Pericardial tamponade occurs when fluid accumulation within the pericardial space raises intrapericardial pressure to a level…
Long-Term Acute Care in the Spectrum of Critical Care Medicine
Chapter 109 Long-Term Acute Care in the Spectrum of Critical Care Medicine Michael A. Grippi and Michael J. Soisson With implementation of the Medicare inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) in…
Acute Kidney Injury and Rhabdomyolysis
Chapter 81 Acute Kidney Injury and Rhabdomyolysis Rhonda S. King and Michael R. Rudnick Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an abrupt decline in renal function manifested by increased plasma creatinine…
Arrhythmias (Bradycardias)
Chapter 33 Arrhythmias (Bradycardias) Suraj Kapa and David Callans Bradyarrhythmias, or slow heart rhythms, occur commonly in patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). Assessment of the critically ill…
