Textbook of Critical Care

Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in  critical care, Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition, offers a  practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of  adult and pediatric patients in the ICU. An outstanding editorial team,  led by world-renowned intensivist Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, assisted by  Dr. Frederick A. Moore and new editors Drs. Rinaldo Bellomo and John J.  Marini, provides the evidence-based guidance you need to overcome a full  range of practice challenges. A full-color art program, relevant basic  science and key summary points in every chapter, and expert contributing  authors from all over the world make this an indispensable resource for  every member of the critical care team.

• Provides  a concise, readable understanding of the pathophysiology of critical  illness and new therapeutic approaches to critical care. 
• Addresses  both medical and surgical aspects in critical care for adult and  pediatric patients in one comprehensive, easy-to-use reference. 
• Shares  the knowledge and expertise of the most recognized and trusted leaders  in the field, with more international contributing authors than in  previous editions. 
• Covers new information on procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and VADs. 
• Discusses key  topics such as organ support, telemedicine, echocardiography,  antibiotic stewardship, antiviral agents, coagulation and  anti-coagulation, and more. 
• Features  a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms, diagnostic images, and key  points that clarify important concepts and streamline complex  information for quick reference. 
• Includes companion videos and exclusive chapters online that cover commonly performed procedures. 
• Takes  a multidisciplinary approach to critical care, with contributions from  experts in anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics.