Principles of Critical Care, 4th edition

Quickly and accurately diagnose and treat the critically ill patient with guidance from the field's definitive text

A  Doody's Core Title for 2022!

"…Clearly the finest textbook available in the field." -- Critical Care Medicine journal

"…Very well done…unusually user-friendly…excellent…a significant contribution to the field. It should be placed not only in the critical care practitioner's library, but also in the rounds and nurses' conference rooms of critical care units." -- Journal of the American Medical Association

Considered the field's definitive text, Principles of Critical Care offers unmatched coverage of the diagnosis and treatment of the most common problems encountered in the practice of critical care. Written by expert critical care physicians who are also experienced teachers, the book features an organization, thoroughness, and clarity not found in any other reference on the topic. Within its pages, you will find comprehensive, authoritative discussion of every aspect of critical care medicine essential to successful clinical practice, ranging from basic principles to the latest technologies.

The fourth edition is highlighted by:

• A new full-color presentation
• NEW CHAPTERS on ICU Ultrasound, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, ICU-Acquired Weakness, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, and Judging the Adequacy of Intravascular Volume
• The addition of many new figures and diagnostic and treatment algorithms
• In-depth, up-to-date descriptions of the unique presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of specific critical illnesses
• A logical organ system approach that simplifies the search for thorough and practical information necessary to manage a patient’s specific condition
• The integration of pathophysiology throughout the text
• Content that reflects today’s interdisciplinary approach to critical care medicine

*Reviews are of previous editions

Gregory A. Schmidt, MDAssociate Professor of MedicinePritzker School of Medicine Dr. Hall is a recognized leader in the discipline and runs one of the top departments in the country. Both Drs. Hall and Schmidt are active presenters at national meetings and known internationally through their software company MedSym.

Jesse B. Hall, MDProfessor of Medicine, and of Anesthesia and Critical CareChief, Section of Pulmonary & Critical CareDirector of Medical Intensive Care UnitPritzker School of MedicineUniversity of Chicago Dr. Hall is a recognized leader in the discipline and runs one of the top departments in the country. Both Drs. Hall and Schmidt are active presenters at national meetings and known internationally through their software company MedSym.