Tag: ICU
Microbiological Profile of Hospital Infections in ICUs
Hospital-acquired infections are a serious public health problem, leading to increased morbidity and mortality among patients admitted to intensive care units, complications related to health care, as well as longer hospital... read more
Basic Ultrasound Skills “Head to Toe” for General Intensivists (Lessons from the ICU)
The aim of this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, is to educate and train practitioners in the safe and competent use of diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the visualization... read more
Marino’s The ICU Book: eBook without Multimedia
Dr. Paul L. Marino’s concise, engaging writing style is just one of many reasons that Marino’s The ICU Book is the best-selling reference in critical care. This highly regarded, full-color resource contains the essential... read more
Passport to Successful Outcomes for Patients Admitted to ICU: Meeting Patient Goals of Care
The second edition builds upon the previous content, exploring new and emerging evidence to enhance the structure and content of rehabilitation provided. It considers the additional impact of COVID-19 throughout each chapter.... read more
Core Topics in Airway Management
Management of the airway is an important and challenging aspect of many clinicians' work and is a source of complications and litigation. The new edition of this popular book remains a clear, practical and highly-illustrated... read more
Ethics in Intensive Care Medicine (Lessons from the ICU)
In this book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, experts in the field of clinical ethics describe basic principles of clinical ethics and ethical reasoning, the fundamental pillars... read more
Neurocritical Care Board Review: Questions and Answers, Second Edition – Comprehensive Neurocritical Care Review Book with 740 Practice Questions, Includes Digital eBook Access
Updated and expanded, the second edition of Neurocritical Care Board Review contains multiple-choice questions that cover the breadth of topics tested on the neurocritical care boards with answers and rationales for self-study.... read more
ICU Protocols: A Step-wise Approach, Vol II
The second edition of this highly successful book includes up-to-date notes on the step-wise management of clinical emergencies encountered in everyday intensive care units (ICU). Each thoroughly revised chapter provides... read more
Guide to the Most Common Internal Medicine Workups and Diseases: An evidenced based guide for all healthcare providers regarding common hospital based workups and diseases seen in Internal Medicine
This guide was created to simplify, yet cover in detail, the most COMMON workups and diseases seen in the field of Internal Medicine. It is perfect for any 3rd or 4th year medical student, intern or resident, physician assistant,... read more
ICU Protocols: A Step-wise Approach, Vol I
The second edition of this highly successful book includes up-to-date notes on the step-wise management of clinical emergencies encountered in everyday intensive care units (ICU). Each thoroughly revised chapter provides... read more
Intensive Care Fundamentals: Practically Oriented Essential Knowledge for Newcomers to ICUs
This book, part of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) textbook series, is a graphical, dense and concise text describing fundamental theoretical concepts needed for doctors and other professionals new... read more
Octenidine Bathing Effective in Preventing ICU-acquired Primary Bacteremia
EFFECT has demonstrated that octenidine is effective at preventing primary bacteremia. The emphasis lies among Gram-positive bacteria and common skin commensals. As part of a robust bundle strategy, octenidine can serve... read more
Accuracy of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems in ICU Patients
In this scoping review of CGM accuracy in the ICU, we found great diversity in accuracy reporting. Accuracy varied depending on CGM and comparator, and may be better for intravascular CGM and potentially lower during hypoglycemia. We... read more
Critical Care Administration: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide
This book provides a state-of-the-art overview on critical care administration. The text reviews important aspects and considerations involved in developing an efficient, cost-effective critical care program, while maintaining... read more
ICU Manual
This practical guide provides a multidisciplinary, clinically oriented approach to the management of patients in intensive care. The book discusses the complete range of specialties, including cardiology, pulmonology,... read more
Prediction Model for Safe Early Discharge of Patients with an Infection
By combining readily available parameters, we developed and internally validated a prediction model for safe, early discharge among patients. Further research, preferably in a multi-center setting, is warranted to externally... read more
Tele-ICU Rounds Ineffective in Shortening ICU Stay for Patients
Daily multidisciplinary rounds conducted by a board-certified intensivist through telemedicine do not reduce intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) in critically ill adult patients, according to a study published... read more
