Textbook of Critical Care

• Provides a concise, readable understanding of the pathophysiology of critical illness and new therapeutic approaches to critical care
• Addresses both medical and surgical aspects in critical care for adult and pediatric patients in one comprehensive, easy-to-use reference
• Shares the knowledge and expertise of the most recognized and trusted leaders in the field, with more international contributing authors than in previous editions
• Covers new information on procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and VADs
• Discusses key topics such as organ support, telemedicine, echocardiography, antibiotic stewardship, antiviral agents, coagulation and anti-coagulation, and more
• Features a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms, diagnostic images, and key points that clarify important concepts and streamline complex information for quick reference
• Includes companion videos and exclusive chapters online that cover commonly performed procedures
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach to critical care, with contributions from experts in anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Jean-Louis Vincent, MD, PhD

Professor of Intensive Care Medicine

Universit é Libre de Bruxelles

Department of Intensive Care

Erasme University Hospital

Brussels, Belgium

John J. Marini, MD

Professor of Medicine

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

University of Minnesota,

Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN