14+ [Must Read] Popular Books On Intensive Care

The major neuromonitoring techniques employed in ICU are the recording of neurophysiological parameters. From this information it is difficult to assess the neurochemical and metabolic status of the brain, the real-time knowledge of which would be extremely useful for patient care. Recent technological developments have opened up the possibility of monitoring neurochemical The major neuromonitoring techniques employed in ICU are the recording of neurophysiological parameters. From this information it is difficult to assess the neurochemical and metabolic status of the brain, the real-time knowledge of which would be extremely useful for patient care. Recent technological developments have opened up the possibility of monitoring neurochemical and metabolic changes in the brain in a clinical setting. In particular, microdialysis allows the analysis of extracellular neurotransmitters and ... [Read More]

This comprehensive text on the medical complications that can occur in the intensive care unit instructs medical professionals on how to identify, prevent and treat these problems. Some of the most pertinent modes of treatment and decision making techniques available in the intensive care unit are outlined in this accessible guide. Topics include airway management, mechanic This comprehensive text on the medical complications that can occur in the intensive care unit instructs medical professionals on how to identify, prevent and treat these problems. Some of the most pertinent modes of treatment and decision making techniques available in the intensive care unit are outlined in this accessible guide. Topics include airway management, mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, renal failure, liver failure, nosocomial infections and neurological abnormalities. In add ... [Read More]

Intensive care is a rapidly changing area of medicine, and after four years from the 2nd edition the volume editors and authors have deemed necessary to update it. In the recent years, in fact, five new randomised controlled trials and five new meta-analyses demonstrate that selective decontamination of the digestive tract [SDD] is an antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent s Intensive care is a rapidly changing area of medicine, and after four years from the 2nd edition the volume editors and authors have deemed necessary to update it. In the recent years, in fact, five new randomised controlled trials and five new meta-analyses demonstrate that selective decontamination of the digestive tract [SDD] is an antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent severe infections of not only lower airways but also of blood. Additionally, SDD has been shown to reduce inflammation including multiple organ fai ... [Read More]

This exciting new issue of Critical Care Clinics is devoted to key issues and controversies related to monitoring in the ICU. Topics will cover a wide range of key topics from physiological monitoring to monitoring quality and will include high-tech issues such as installation of computer systems as well as low-tech bedside clinical monitoring systems such as clinical seda This exciting new issue of Critical Care Clinics is devoted to key issues and controversies related to monitoring in the ICU. Topics will cover a wide range of key topics from physiological monitoring to monitoring quality and will include high-tech issues such as installation of computer systems as well as low-tech bedside clinical monitoring systems such as clinical sedation scales. Invasive and Noninvasive Hemodynamic Monitoring will also be discussed. The overall objective of the issue is to provide practical in ... [Read More]

The team of nurses that Tilda Shalof found herself working with in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a big-city hospital was known as “Laura’s Line.” They were a bit wild: smart, funny, disrespectful of authority, but also caring and incredibly committed to their jobs. Laura set the tone with her quick remarks. Frances, from Newfoundland, was famous for her improvised recip The team of nurses that Tilda Shalof found herself working with in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a big-city hospital was known as “Laura’s Line.” They were a bit wild: smart, funny, disrespectful of authority, but also caring and incredibly committed to their jobs. Laura set the tone with her quick remarks. Frances, from Newfoundland, was famous for her improvised recipes. Justine, the union rep, wore t-shirts emblazoned with defiant slogans, like “Nurses Care But It’s Not in the Budget.” Shalof ... [Read More]

Hemofiltration is now recognised as the optimal therapeutic solution for supplying renal function in patients with acute renal failure associated with poor hemodynamic conditions This situation is often observed in patients with severe impairment in the function of one or several other organs Since its introduction in the intensive care units in the 1970s, hemofiltration h Hemofiltration is now recognised as the optimal therapeutic solution for supplying renal function in patients with acute renal failure associated with poor hemodynamic conditions This situation is often observed in patients with severe impairment in the function of one or several other organs Since its introduction in the intensive care units in the 1970s, hemofiltration has been subject to some major improvements regarding the required material and devices such as catheters, lines, filters, or pumps This progress h ... [Read More]

An extraordinary tale, told by the freshly-minted doctors rotating through the Medical Intensive Care Unit of one of the world’s greatest hospitals, collected and placed into context by Cleveland Clinic physician Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., frequent contributor to the New York Times Well Blog and award-winning columnist for Oncology Times, and Theodore Stern, M.D., the Chief of An extraordinary tale, told by the freshly-minted doctors rotating through the Medical Intensive Care Unit of one of the world’s greatest hospitals, collected and placed into context by Cleveland Clinic physician Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., frequent contributor to the New York Times Well Blog and award-winning columnist for Oncology Times, and Theodore Stern, M.D., the Chief of the Psychiatric Consultation Service at the Massachusetts General Hospital and a Harvard Medical School professor of Psychiatry. The entries ... [Read More]

بعد نجاح كتابه الأول "قلب الإخوان" في كشف أسرار خروجه من جماعه الإخوان المسلمين في عام 2002 وأسلوب اتخاذ القرار فيها، يقدم لنا الأستاذ ثروت الخرباوي في كتابه "سر المعبد.. الأسرار الخفية لجماعة الإخوان المسلمين" جوانب أخرى لجماعة الإخوان وأسرار لم تكشف من قبل من خلال رؤية خبير بها درسها وعايشها لسنوات.. لا بهدف التجريح أو الإساءة ولكن لفهم ما يحدث الآن وظروفه وملابساته، وتص بعد نجاح كتابه الأول "قلب الإخوان" في كشف أسرار خروجه من جماعه الإخوان المسلمين في عام 2002 وأسلوب اتخاذ القرار فيها، يقدم لن ... [Read More]

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The book describes step-wise management of clinical emergencies seen every day in Intensive care units (ICUs. As a practical guide, clinicians can refer to it on a day-to-day basis during their work hours, or while in transit to update their knowledge. Targeted readers are intensivists, critical care specialists, and residents involved in the care of patients admitted in I The book describes step-wise management of clinical emergencies seen every day in Intensive care units (ICUs. As a practical guide, clinicians can refer to it on a day-to-day basis during their work hours, or while in transit to update their knowledge. Targeted readers are intensivists, critical care specialists, and residents involved in the care of patients admitted in ICUs. This handbook covers an array of specialities such as cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, traumatology, and tox ... [Read More]

A devoted Muslim daughter, a secret relationship, an impossible dilemma... Lina Merali has always been the apple of her father's eye. When she meets Anil Mayur, a wealthy, cultured and decidedly liberal student of architecture from Kenya's Asian community, the intensity of her feelings for someone so different takes her by surprise. She is political and he is not; she is o A devoted Muslim daughter, a secret relationship, an impossible dilemma... Lina Merali has always been the apple of her father's eye. When she meets Anil Mayur, a wealthy, cultured and decidedly liberal student of architecture from Kenya's Asian community, the intensity of her feelings for someone so different takes her by surprise. She is political and he is not; she is of modest background and he is not; she is a Muslim and he is not... While Lina's parents still dream of a suitable boy for their eldest ... [Read More]

Dem Gast Groeber säi Roman „Manu“, war 2013 op der Shortlist fir de Lëtzebuerger Buchpräis. An deemselwechte Joer krut hie fir seng Kuerzgeschicht „Eng Duerfidyll“ e Präis am Nationale Literaturconcours. A mat där Geschicht fänkt och dem Gast Groeber säi Buch „All Dag verstoppt en aneren“ un, wou 9 Kuerzgeschichte vun him publizéiert sinn. All Dag, dee virun deem aneren an Dem Gast Groeber säi Roman „Manu“, war 2013 op der Shortlist fir de Lëtzebuerger Buchpräis. An deemselwechte Joer krut hie fir seng Kuerzgeschicht „Eng Duerfidyll“ e Präis am Nationale Literaturconcours. A mat där Geschicht fänkt och dem Gast Groeber säi Buch „All Dag verstoppt en aneren“ un, wou 9 Kuerzgeschichte vun him publizéiert sinn. All Dag, dee virun deem aneren an deen hannendrun, all Dag ass Alldag: en Dag voller Erënnerungen un déi virdrun an en Dag voller ... [Read More]

When a massive suicide bomb explodes at a London soccer match a woman loses both her four-year-old son and her husband. But the bombing is only the beginning. In a voice alive with grief, compassion, and startling humor, Incendiary is a stunning debut of one ordinary life blown apart by terror. ... [Read More]

"Бащите растат. Понякога се превръщат в призраци и тревожат някой мрачен Елсинор. Друг път са непоклатими като Каменния гост…” В тази книга са събрани две дузини разкази за начините, по които покойните бащи остават с децата си. Отворените от тях празноти са място за размисъл за едни, убежище за други, за трети – обида. Като говорят за баща си, едни говорят за приятел, друг "Бащите растат. Понякога се превръщат в призраци и тревожат някой мрачен Елсинор. Друг път са непоклатими като Каменни ... [Read More]