Shock States
Chapter 29 Shock States Lincoln S. Smith, Lynn J. Hernan Pearls • Shock is recognized by the features of tachycardia, tachypnea, and abnormalities of perfusion, as evidenced by skin perfusion,…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Children
Chapter 52 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Children Stéphane Dauger, Philippe Durand, Etienne Javouey, Jean-Christophe Mercier Pearls • The incidence of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome is…
Nutrient Metabolism and Nutrition Therapy During Critical Illness
Chapter 75 Nutrient Metabolism and Nutrition Therapy During Critical Illness Nilesh M. Mehta Pearls • Accurate assessment of nutritional status and provision of individually tailored optimal nutrition to the critically…
Assessment and Monitoring of Respiratory Function
Chapter 39 Assessment and Monitoring of Respiratory Function Emily L. Dobyns Pearls • Clinical assessment of respiratory function remains invaluable in the diagnosis and management of patients with respiratory failure….
Structure and Function of Hematopoietic Organs
Chapter 79 Structure and Function of Hematopoietic Organs Seth J. Corey, Julie Blatt Pearls • Hematologic intervention is one of most frequent therapeutic modalities in the intensive care unit setting….
Genomic and Proteomic Medicine in Critical Care
Chapter 99 Genomic and Proteomic Medicine in Critical Care David Jardine, Mary K. Dahmer, Michael Quasney Pearls • The DNA of two unrelated humans is more than 99.9% identical. •…
Cardiac Bypass for Repair of Congenital Heart Disease in Infants and Children
Chapter 30 Cardiac Bypass for Repair of Congenital Heart Disease in Infants and Children J. William Gaynor, Darryl H. Berkowitz Pearls • Pediatric patients are not small adults with respect to their…
Bacterial Infection, Antimicrobial Use, and Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Chapter 94 Bacterial Infection, Antimicrobial Use, and Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit John S. Bradley, Christopher R. Cannavino, Deborah E. Franzon, Susan Duthie Pearls • Delays in…
Central Nervous System Infections Presenting to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Chapter 65 Central Nervous System Infections Presenting to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Mark E. Rowin, Erin P. Reade, John C. Christenson Pearls • While the term meningitis implies that…
