Terapia intensiva e critical care

Respiratory system and artificial ventilation are key topics when considering the main aspects of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. This book includes contributions by an international panel of authors. It collects valuable expertise to illustrate principles, and to study results and case experiences on respiratory physiopathology, respiratory mechanics, respiratory functions monitoring, artificial ventilation and diagnostic radiology in respiratory dysfunction failure.

Learn the clinical skills necessary to treat any emergency airway problem Written by international experts in a style that's concise, practical and to the point, Airway Management in Emergencies covers all the options -- both medical and surgical -- for managing any patient's airway in an emergency. Here, you'll find the core knowledge and accompanying management protocols necessary to assess, oxygenate, intubate, and monitor patients requiring emergency airway management. In each chapter, this high-yield coverage is supported by evidence-based algorithms, synoptic tips, and real-world case studies that show you how to resolve any difficult airway scenario you would likely encounter in clinical practice. Features: Highlighted key points in each chapter Skill-sharpening review of "core knowledge" More than 100 figures that include a combination of original art work, fluoroscopy and Airwaycam(R) images. A practical overview of both established and newer emergency airway equipment Far-reaching coverage addressing both the anticipated and unanticipated difficult airway, the uncooperative patient, and the "failed" airway. Chapters on treating a range of patient populations and clinical presentations, including an approach to the pediatric, the elderly, and the critically ill patient Perspectives on when and how to perform both "awake" and rapid sequence intubations and effectively administer post-intubation care A closing chapter on the interrelationship between human performance and patient safety -- and how to optimize both in caring for patients requiring acute airway management

Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, volume 24 is the latest book in this very successful and long-established series (originally entitled Recent Advances in Anaesthesia and Analgesia) to present a collection of cutting-edge topics for anaesthetists. It has been compiled by some of the world's leading authorities in their subjects and builds on the successful formula of the previous volumes. As the title suggests, these latest volumes have increased input from the field of intensive care, including a particularly topical chapter on intensive care outreach. Other chapters include deaths under anaesthesia, use of simulators in anaesthesia, and transoesophageal echocardiography. Trainee and practising anaesthetists and intensivists at all levels will find this book extremely relevant in their daily clinical practice.

A new, case-oriented and practical guide to one of the core techniques in respiratory medicine and critical care. * Concise, practical reference designed for use in the critical care setting * Case-oriented content is organised according to commonly encountered clinical scenarios * Flow charts and algorithms delineate appropriate treatment protocols

This portable paperback bench manual contains the thoroughly updated atlas of procedures and techniques and the new section on noninvasive monitoring from Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, Sixth Edition. In a user-friendly format, this extremely practical "how-to" guide provides graphically illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every diagnostic, therapeutic, and noninvasive monitoring procedure used in adult critical care. Coverage of each procedure includes indications, contraindications, equipment, anatomy, technique, complications, and ongoing care. All ICU staff as well as general practitioners can depend on this manual for immediate access to reliable, easy-to-follow instructions.

Manual of Anesthesia Practice is designed to provide a comprehensive review of clinical anesthesiology, oriented toward the clinician's perspective at the point-of-care. Divided into five distinct sections that include the following: I. Coexisting Disease What medical problems does this patient have and how should I manage them? II. Critical Events How do I diagnose and treat unexpected life-threatening perioperative problems? III. Drugs What information do I need to know about a medication I am about to give,or that the patient is receiving on a chronic basis? IV. Procedures What do I need to know about the proposed surgical procedure to safely care for the patient? V. Techniques What are the important aspects of performing certain anesthetic techniques or procedures?

This is a comprehensive handbook that covers all aspects of the assessment and management of patients in the resuscitation room of an Emergency Department. It is aimed at an array of different specialists, covering a range of experiences, and is presented in a logical and easily referenced format. A Resuscitation Room Guide provides practical guidance and background information on the initial care of the acutely ill patient when they first arrive at hospital. Basic principles of safe practice are emphasised, and relevant details for a wide range of emergency conditions are easily accessed. Descriptions of equipment and practical procedures are given along with the purpose and interpretation of tests and investigations. This book will undoubtedly act as a valuable reference tool for staff who are routinely involved with the care of patients in a resuscitation situation, and will be an essential guide for newly qualified doctors working in the Accident and Emergency department.

Critical care practitioners are often the initial providers of care to seriously ill patients with infections. This book provides clinicians practicing in the intensive care unit with a reference to help guide their care of infected patients. It brings together a group of international authors to address important topics related to infectious diseases for the critical care practitioner.

This is a concise guide to the recognition and care of critically ill patients aimed at trainee doctors in all medical specialties.

Questo manuale è veramente la prima guida all'assistenza critica che applica un approccio basato sulla Evidence Based Medicine per l'analisi delle strategie di trattamento. Esso rappresenta un adeguato riferimento per i medici rianimatori, sia specialistici che specializzandi. Il volume contiene informazioni esaustive e pratiche sulla gestione dei pazienti ricoverati in un'unità di terapia intensiva. Scritto da medici rianimatori di provata esperienza, esso rappresenta una guida concisa e pratica, focalizzata sugli approcci più moderni all'assistenza del paziente critico.

I contenuti, organizzati in modo semplice e sintetico, rendono il volume un valido supporto scientifico e didattico, consentendo l'uso razionale delle informazioni. Questa é la visione che ci ha guidato in questo lavoro: integrare le competenze e la visione del clinico con le competenze e la visione dell'infermiere per creare un linguaggio e una mentalità comune e pienamente condivisa. Questo testo quindi si propone per gli studenti sia del Corso di Laurea di Medicina e Chirurgia che del Corso di Laurea di Scienze infermieristiche perché le problematiche sono svolte tenendo sempre in primo piano le esigenze del malato e poi gli specialismi. Il testo vuole fare quello che si dovrebbe fare al letto del malato: mettere al centro l'attenzione e la tensione per curare il malato e non una malattia.

This pocket book succinctly describes 318 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, interns, nurses, and nurse-anesthetists in the intensive care unit, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each error is described in a short, clinically relevant vignette, followed by a list of things that should always or never be done in that context and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Coverage includes all areas of ICU practice except the pediatric intensive care unit.

The second edition of "Mechanical Ventilation and Intensive Respiratory Care" functions as both an educational manual and a clinical reference for those involved in monitoring, managing, and delivering care to patients requiring respiratory intervention or mechanical ventilatory support. The book explains everything the nurse or other health care professional needs for safe and effective clinical practice in a complete, easy to understand guide.

Comprehensive and clinically oriented, this new text helps you provide the highest standard of care for patients in the ICU - in one full-color volume. An international cast of experts offers in-depth, authoritative guidance on clinical problems from a multitude of perspectives. Inside, you'll find a user-friendly format with a consistent organization from chapter to chapter for easy reference, and a bonus CD-ROM containing all of the illustrations from the text for use in PowerPoint slide presentations.

The aim of this book is to provide a concise and understandable review of the physics, mathematics, statistics, physiology and pharmacology of anaesthesia. A revised edition of a book originally titled Anaesthetic Data Interpretation, the new title better reflects the contents of the book. There are several additional chapters relevant to the Primary FRCA examination. New topics covered include the ventilatory response to oxygen and carbon dioxide, which is now a core knowledge requirement, new concepts in cardiovascular physiology, receptor types and the molecular actions of anaesthetics. Some of the revisions reflect advances in technology; for example, the uses of the capnograph and the oxygen analyser have advanced considerably in recent years. Basic Science for Anaesthetists is a concise and informative text which will be invaluable for trainee anaesthetists, and an aid to teaching for the trainers.

This pocket book contains the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation 2005 in a concise, quick reference format for practical use in the field. The full guidelines will be published as a Supplement to the journal "Resuscitation" (December 2005) and will also appear in hardback book format (ISBN 0080448704). The clinical guidelines encompass the latest advances in resuscitation science and are evidence-based, providing the reader with an international consensus on best practice for safe and effective resuscitation. The recommendations cover the broad range of resuscitation scenarios that the lay-person or medical professional might encounter, both in and out of hospital. From basic to advanced life support, in adults, children and babies, every physician will find this a useful reference regardless of their experience. The appropriate procedures are presented in a step-by-step, easy to follow format with accompanying artwork to further clarify the necessary actions. Algorithms are used to summarise the key decisions and steps to be taken in each emergency situation. This approach will aid learning and encourage skill retention. Written by opinion leaders in the field of resuscitation, this pocket book is a culmination of the latest scientific evidence evaluated by international experts throughout Europe. These comprehensive guidelines will be an invaluable companion for all healthcare providers in their pursuit of optimum emergency care.