Anderson, Iain D.

Care of the critically ill surgical patient / edited by Iain D. Anderson. - 2nd ed. - London : New York : Arnold ; Distributed in the U.S.A. by Oxford University Press, 2003. - xviii, 168 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

""The Royal College of Surgeons of Australasia."" ""The Royal College of Surgeons of England."" Includes index.

CONTENT: Introduction -- Assessing the critically ill surgical patient -- Respiratory failure and its prevention in the surgical patient -- Cardiovascular disorders -- Shock and hemorrhage -- Cardiovascular monitoring and support -- Sepsis and multiple organ failure -- Renal failure -- The abdomen in critical surgical illness -- Communication,organisation and leadership in surgical critical care -- Nutrition -- Fluid and electrolyte management -- Pain management -- Sedation -- Multiple injuries.

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Critical Care
Critical Illness
Surgical Procedures, Operative