Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine |
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| Editor:
| Irwin, Richard S.
Rippe, James M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7817-3548-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $199.00 |
Book Description:
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The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this classic critical care reference remains an unsurpassed source of definitive, practical guidance on every aspect of
both medical and surgical intensive care. This edition has been extensively revised to reflect contemporary principles and protocols and streamlined from two volumes to a user-friendly and affordable single volume. New section editors have revamped the sections on cardiovascular problems, coronary care, surgical...
More DescriptionThe thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this classic critical care reference remains an unsurpassed source of definitive, practical guidance on every aspect of both medical and surgical intensive care. This edition has been extensively revised to reflect contemporary principles and protocols and streamlined from two volumes to a user-friendly and affordable single volume. New section editors have revamped the sections on cardiovascular problems, coronary care, surgical problems, shock and trauma, metabolism and nutrition, hematology, pharmacology/toxicology, and ethical issues. Other Fifth Edition highlights include expanded coverage of gastroesophageal balloon tamponade, aspiration of joints, hepatic dysfunction, medical aspects of biological and chemical agents of mass destruction, and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.