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Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-2
  • March 6, 2024
  • Philip Yang + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Philip Yang and Annette Esper bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diagnosis and Management of Acute Respiratory Failure. Top experts in the field cover invasive mechanical ventilation; pharmacologic treatments in ARF; fluid management in ARF; management of ventilator dyssychrony; identification and routine management of ARDS; adjunctive management in ARF and ARDS; and much more.

Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts and Practice Implications, Part 1, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 36-1
  • February 2, 2024
  • Leslie Altimier
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Leslie Altimier, DNP, RNC, NE-BC, brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Neonatal Nursing: Clinical Concepts and Practice Implications, Part 1. Top experts provide clinical reviews covering mother’s milk versus donor milk, retinopathy of prematurity, non-invasive ventilation, management of peri-viable infants, and much more, with a focus on best practices and improving patient outcomes.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 40-1
  • November 16, 2023
  • Steven Hollenberg + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Steven Hollenberg and José L. Diaz-Gomez bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Intensive Care. Top experts cover key topics such as hemodynamic monitoring in the cardiac ICU; the role of ultrasound in the cardiac ICU; cardiogenic shock; management of patients after cardiac arrest; temporary mechanical circulatory support; and more.

Older Adults in Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 35-4
  • October 16, 2023
  • Deborah Garbee
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Deborah Garbee brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Older Adults in Critical Care. Top experts in the field provide readers with the latest on Delirium in Older Adults, Sepsis Across the Continuum, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, and more.

Data Science in Critical Care, An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 39-4
  • September 13, 2023
  • Rishikesan Kamaleswaran + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editors Drs. Rishikesan Kamaleswaran and Andre L. Holder bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Data Science in Critical Care. Data science, the field of study dedicated to the principled extraction of knowledge from complex data, is particularly relevant in the critical care setting. In this issue, top experts in the field cover key topics such as refining our understanding and classification of critical illness using biomarker-based phenotyping; predictive modeling using AI/ML on EHR data; classification and prediction using waveform-based data; creating trustworthy and fair AI systems; and more.

Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 35-3
  • August 4, 2023
  • Melissa Nunn
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Dr. Melissa Nunn, Instructor of Clinical Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Pediatric Intensive Care Nursing. Top experts in the field present systematic, evidence-based processes for decision making and care, addressing topics such as palliative communication in the PICU; dialysis care in the PICU; caring for hematology/oncology emergencies in the PICU; nurse-led rounds in the PICU; asthma care protocol implementation in the PICU; and more. 

AACN Procedure Manual for Progressive and Critical Care

  • 8th Edition
  • July 7, 2023
  • AACN
  • English
  • Paperback
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Critical Care**Edited by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and written by more than 100 critical care experts under the direction of Karen L. Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, this definitive reference represents the gold standard of care for procedures performed in progressive and critical care settings. It guides you through procedures common to the adult critical care environment, including those performed by advanced practice nurses, in an illustrated, step-by-step format. This edition — now in in full color — features new procedures, new and updated illustrations, and updated content throughout, reflecting the latest evidence-based guidelines and national and international protocols. Quick-reference tabs make it easier than ever to locate content quickly. This new edition integrates key AACN initiatives, such as Practice Alerts, and coordinates closely with the AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition. Chapter-specific quick-links employ QR codes for instant access to high-quality online references.

History of Critical Care Medicine (2023 = 70th anniversary), An Issue of Critical Care Clinics

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 39-3
  • May 26, 2023
  • Hannah Wunsch
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Clinics, guest editor Dr. Hannah Wunsch brings her considerable expertise to the topic of History of Critical Care Medicine. The term “Critical Care Medicine” was first introduced in the 1950s at the University of Southern California—making 2023 the 70th anniversary of this subspecialty.  This issue provides a fascinating look at important aspects of the history of the field, which originated with the concept that immediately life-endangered patients, the critically ill and injured, may have substantially better chances of survival if provided with professionally advanced minute-to-minute objective measurements. 

Urgences pédiatriques

  • 6th Edition
  • May 5, 2023
  • Gérard Chéron + 1 more
  • French
  • eBook
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Cette 6e édition d’Urgences pédiatriques est destinée à tous ceux, pédiatres et généralistes, en centre de santé, cabinet libéral, service mobile préhospitalierou service d’urgence, qui accueillent à l’improviste enfants et familles. Elle est totalement mise à jour avec un focus particulier sur les chapitres d’urgences métaboliques et certains chapitres des urgences digestives et hépatiques. Unnouveau chapitre sur le COVID-19 a aussi été ajouté.Dans cet ouvrage on retrouve :• une première partie consacrée aux symptômes qui aide à construire une démarche diagnostique et à formuler des hypothèses.• une deuxième partie qui aborde, au sein de chaque spécialité, les pathologies qu’il faut prendre en charge rapidement en raison d’un risque pronostique etpour savoir rassurer. Cet exercice des consultations non programmées tient en premier lieu à un examen clinique, à des capacités pour écouter, regarder et voir, communiquer pour comprendre. Les examens complémentaires sont ordonnés pour chaque situation, choisis pour leur potentiel à lever les hésitations.Cette nouvelle édition aide le clinicien à choisir le moment des éventuelles explorations complémentaires, tout ne relevant pas de l’urgence, tout par conséquentne devant pas – ne pouvant pas – être réalisé sans délai. L’intérêt de l’enfant ne réside pas toujours dans l’immédiateté, la réflexion prime sur le seul réflexe.Le discours avec l’enfant et ses parents, le temps nécessaire à l’échange, l’évaluation,l’observation sont souvent les plus importants des moyens d’exploration. Il faut accorder aux familles ce temps de répit en UHCD, donner aux équipes le tempsd’apprendre, injonction paradoxale dans un service d’urgence dont la fonction estde savoir décider pour éviter l’attente. Tous les collaborateurs de cet ouvrage ont partagé leur savoir, leurs expériences, et exposé leur manière pragmatique d’avancer, d’aider, de comprendre et de soulager.Des compléments en ligne comprenant une centaine d’illustrations et un chapitre supplémentaire viennent enrichir l’ouvrage.

Evidence-Based Trauma Pearls, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

  • 1st Edition
  • Volume 35-2
  • May 4, 2023
  • Jeanette Vaughan + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
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In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jeanette Vaughan brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Evidenced-Based Trauma Pearls. Top experts in the field provide evidence-based pearls on key topics such as airway management, spinal cord injuries, chest trauma, geriatric frailty trauma, TBI, falls, trauma and the obstetric patient; and more.