The ICU Book 3rd Edition by Paul L. Marino and Kenneth M. Sutin provides a general overview and basic information for all adult intensive care units. The material is presented in a brief and quick-access format which allows for topic and exam review. It provides enough detailed and specific information to address most all questions and problems that arise in the ICU. Emphasis on fundamental principles in the text should prove useful for patient care outside the ICU as well.
New chapters in this edition include hyperthermia and hypothermia syndromes; infection control in the ICU; and severe airflow obstruction. Sections have been reorganized and consolidated when appropriate to reinforce concepts. There are new chapters on hyperthermia and hypothermia syndromes, infection control in the ICU, and severe airflow obstruction with newly renamed and refocused chapters on hot topics: acute coronary syndromes, severe airflow obstruction, and anemia and red cell transfusions.
There are vascular access and pharmaceutical sections reorganized and consolidated with new, modern artwork throughout. Single-authored text prevents overlap and contradicting recommendations. It is portable and succinct for quick and easy use. Critical points/controversies are boldfaced throughout the text. It provides practical advantages and disadvantages to most procedures, drugs, and treatments.
The previous presentation of content is largely maintained with an opening review of cardiopulmonary physiology, procedures, monitoring, and common practices in prophylaxis. Later chapters delve into specific cardiopulmonary problems including hypoxemia, acute coronary syndromes, airflow obstruction, ventilator dependence, and cardiac arrest. Concluding sections cover acid/base changes, renal insufficiency, transfusion, infections, neurology, and metabolic support. A new section has been added on the important subject of temperature changes.
Chapters are effectively updated and contain reference lists organized to correspond to content subheadings. References date to within one to two years of publication. Most but not all chapters include a brief list of summary points. Radiographs reproduce with good quality and artwork has been nicely redone. The table of contents groups chapters by type of content while the extensive subject index of 58 pages includes separate citations for figures and tables.
This edition is another outstanding presentation of applied physiology for the clinician of any discipline practicing critical care. Production quality has been significantly enhanced with improved artwork and paper stock. I believe this edition will be as popular as its predecessors have been.
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