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Hardcover: 300 pages
Publisher: Praeger Publishers; 1 edition (June 15, 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0275913163
ISBN-13: 978-0275913168.

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Critical care medicine comprises the observation, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with overt or potential failure of vital functions. Unlike other, bulkier reference texts, Handbook of Acute Critical Care Neurology focuses on one topic for quick and easy use on the job. Written by a highly respected expert in the field, this book will be extremely helpful for the practioner.

The Handbook of Critical Care in Neurology and Neurosurgery is a multi-author textbook of 277 pages covering most aspects of management of the acute neurologically ill patient…. After a brief introduction giving the history of the management of the critically ill patient the book starts with chapters on the initial management assessment. In this part the first chapter on evaluation is excellent. It is clearly written with a sensible plan of action and good explanatory sections. It will be of great value.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Humana Press; 1st Edition. edition (November 9, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1617370320
ISBN-13: 978-1617370328.

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Expert clinicians comprehensively review the endocrine and metabolic responses to critical illness, explore the mechanisms and outcomes (positive and negative) of those responses to severe stress, and consider possible endocrine interactions that are not yet fully defined. The contributors explain in detail the endocrine response to a multitude of critical illnesses, including cancer, liver failure, renal failure, trauma, burns, AIDS and other infections, starvation, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, and organ transplants. The book offers significant basic knowledge of high clinical relevance by collating and defining the numerous interactions of the endocrine system and critical disease states, by discussing the basic pathophysiological processes involved, and by reviewing the clinical relevance of such responses.

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Paperback: 398 pages
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition (June 15, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 075069968X
ISBN-13: 978-0750699686.

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Institute of Neurology, London, UK. Offers an updated review of the tactics and techniques used in critical care neurology. For clinicians in critical care settings. Halftone illustrations. Extensive references.

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Hardcover: 810 pages
Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 2nd edition (July 15, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0824719980
ISBN-13: 978-0824719982.

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Univ. Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. Text on the management of patients with cancer. This edition includes new chapters dealing with fatigue, home care, complementary approaches, hospices, and terminal care. Previous edition: c1995. For oncologists, physicians, nurses, and others who care for cancer patients. Expanded-outline format.

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Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Open University Press; 1 edition (July 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0335216218
ISBN-13: 978-0335216215.

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Inspired by the experience of art therapists who have pioneered work with people with cancer and including those who have experienced this devastating illness at first hand, this book acknowledges the outstanding work of the Corinne Burton Trust which has supported the development of art therapy services in hospices and clinics throughout the United Kingdom.

Narratives, case studies, new theoretical insights, and the inclusion of writing from Italy, France and the United States of America contribute to the strength and originality of the book. Therapeutic work is placed in its institutional context, demonstrating the importance for the art therapy service of being understood, supported and valued at managerial level – and how the lack of this can impact adversely on patient care. Moreover, many of the contributions have a sociological and anthropological nature, which gives the book a unique and challenging dimension.

Art Therapy and Cancer Care is key reading for art therapists, artists in health care and other health or social care professionals who are looking for approaches that will improve the quality of living for cancer patients, yet not shy away from the process of dying.

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Hardcover: 366 pages
Publisher: S. Karger Publishing; 1 edition (May 4, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3805594720
ISBN-13: 978-3805594721.

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Critical care nephrology is an emerging multidisciplinary science in which the competences of different specialists are merged to provide a unified diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the critically ill patient. The volume at hand places great emphasis on cardiorenal syndromes and the multidisciplinary collaboration between cardiology and nephrology. Several contributions describe the cardiorenal syndrome in its different varieties and subtypes and report the results from the most recent Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative Consensus Conference, as well as proposing new diagnostic approaches based on early biomarkers of AKI. Other papers discuss advances in technology for renal replacement therapy and multiple organ support therapy. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on the potential role of extracorporeal therapies in patients affected by H1N1 influenza, and a summary of the most recent trials in the field is included. Containing the proceedings of the 2010 International Vicenza Course on Critical Care Nephrology, this publication is a state-of-the-art appraisal of today’s technology and current issues related to cardiorenal syndromes.

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Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Thieme; 1 edition (September 8, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604060336
ISBN-13: 978-1604060331.

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Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine provides a concise review of the current surgical interventions and medical treatments for patients with traumatic spine injuries. Experts in the fields of neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery lead clinicians through each stage of patient care, from prehospital care to initial assessment to diagnostic work up and finally through operative and nonoperative treatments. The book places special emphasis on critical care of the patient and provides insight into future techniques for management.

Features:

-Review of fundamental science concepts, including pathophysiology, spinal cord regeneration, and the biomechanics of the spine

-Guidelines for selecting appropriate imaging modalities and administering diagnostic tests, such as electrophysiological studies

-Thorough descriptions of preoperative evaluation and medical optimization of the patient

-Chapters covering such important topics as pediatric management, multidisciplinary approaches to rehabilitation and recovery, socioeconomic issues, and ethical issues

-Summary tables that synthesize the literature and provide an overview of treatment options

-More than 130 high-quality illustrations demonstrating key concepts

Guiding clinicians from assessment through rehabilitation, this book presents a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach that will enable neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, trauma and emergency specialists, and residents in these specialties to optimize patient care.

The companion volume to this book is Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain.

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (November 9, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1405163615
ISBN-13: 978-1405163613.

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Acute Cardiac Care provides nurses with a comprehensive understanding of the current practice and principles underlying the care and management of acute cardiac conditions. It addresses the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) with an emphasis on evidence-based pharmacological management, cardiac emergencies (cardiac arrest, arrhythmia, acute pulmonary oedema, cardiogenic shock), current diagnostic and interventional modalities for the management of ACS, including risk stratification, and the ethical, political, social and economic factors that impact upon the provision of acute cardiac services in Australia and the UK.

Edited by renowned academics and clinicians in the field, this practical text will encourage nurses to think critically about evidence and management of acute coronary conditions, and provide a guide on how and where to look for up-to-date evidence and guidelines.

KEY FEATURES:

• A comprehensive and practical guide to the current practice and principles underlying the nursing care of acute cardiac conditions
• Edited by leading authorities in the field with a wealth of experience in acute cardiac care and resuscitation
• Has an emphasis on evidence-based practice, encouraging nurses to critically think about their practice
• Contains learning objectives, key points and activities and further reading guidelines.

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Paperback: 237 pages
Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (April 19, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8847002788
ISBN-13: 978-8847002784.

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The mission of health operators and hospitals is nowadays patient satisfaction, which is to be achieved through the provision of high-quality medical care and the training of graduates and postgraduates with the highest level of proficiency, integrity and skill. This book offers a broad panorama of recent progress in the fields of perioperative medicine, critical care and end-of-life care, thus contributing to achieving these aims in the fields of anesthesia and critical care.

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CD-ROM
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 Sof edition (September 12, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0195339215
ISBN-13: 978-0195339215.

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The Oxford American Handbook of Critical Care PDA provides an evidence-based quick reference guide to the specialty, including therapeutic and monitoring devices, drugs and fluids, and specific organ system disorders and complications. It gives fast and reliable answers to questions that residents and students encounter on the wards. The PDA version enables enhanced, multi-layered access to the entire Handbook text, illustrations, and tables via keyword search, book marking, and annotation tools. It is suitable for Palm and Windows Mobile.

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