Acute Myocardial Infarction
75 Acute Myocardial Infarction John Riordan, William J. Brady Angina pectoris was recognized in the 18th century; myocardial infarction (MI), however, was described approximately 200 years later. Simultaneous to the…
Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
33 Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Clifton W. Callaway Cardiopulmonary arrest may occur as the endpoint or consequence of many diseases. Examples include acute dysrhythmias, cardiac pump failure, hypoxemia, sepsis, hemorrhage, drug…
Burns and Inhalation Injury
70 Burns and Inhalation Injury Anthony Baldea, Richard L. Gamelli Inhalation injury often occurs in combination with thermal injury and leads to serious complications that manifest at different points in…
Transvenous and Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing
W7 Transvenous and Transcutaneous Cardiac Pacing Raúl J. Gazmuri Before Procedure Indications • Treatment of symptomatic bradycardia: • Sinus bradycardia • Second- or third-degree atrioventricular block • Prophylaxis: • Bradycardia-induced…
Infections of the Urogenital Tract
133 Infections of the Urogenital Tract Florian M.E. Wagenlehner, Kurt G. Naber Infections in the intensive care unit (ICU) contribute significantly to patient morbidity. Depending on the type of ICU,…
Traumatic Brain Injury
38 Traumatic Brain Injury Kimberly S. Meyer, Donald W. Marion It is estimated that 3.2 million people are living with long-term disability related to traumatic brain injury (TBI).1 In addition…
Beta-Lactam Drugs
120 Beta-Lactam Drugs Steven J. Martin The β-lactam antibiotics are the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in the critical care setting. Their individual microbiological spectra and relative safety have made them…
Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Protected Specimen Bronchial Brushing
W14 Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Protected Specimen Bronchial Brushing Lillian L. Emlet Before Procedure Indications • Diagnosis of pneumonia: • Viral, bacterial, fungal, mycobacterial, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonias • Quantitative cultures for…
Blood Component Therapies
151 Blood Component Therapies James P. Isbister Blood component therapy has had a central role in the development and practice of numerous medical advances, especially in modern surgery. It is…
