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Title Page Copyright Contributors Preface Contents Common ICU Problems
Hyperkalemia Shock Sepsis Arrhythmias Hypotension Hypoxemia Pericardial Tamponade Tension Pneumothorax Acute Mental Status Change Low Urine Output—Acute Renal Failure Fever in the ICU
Monitoring
Noninvasive Monitoring Invasive Monitoring Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
Airway Management
Introduction Airway Assessment Airway Devices Difficult Mask Ventilation: Maneuvers to Maintain Airway Patency Indications for Tracheal Intubation Drugs Airway Management: Orotracheal Intubation Airway Management: Nasotracheal Intubation Airway Management: Awake Flexible Fiberoptic Intubation ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm Transtracheal Procedures Tracheotomy Complications of Laryngoscopy and Intubation Extubation
ACID–Base Disturbances
Definitions Workup Management of Severe Acid–Base Disturbances in Critical Illness Metabolic Acidosis Metabolic Alkalosis Respiratory Acidosis Respiratory Alkalosis Assessing Oxygenation by Arterial Blood Gas
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium in the ICU
General Principles Pain/Analgesia Agitation/Sedation Delirium in the ICU
Nutrition
Significance Nutritional Assessment Nutrition Requirements Nutritional Support Routes Malnutrition Leading to Pulmonary Failure Renal Failure Leading to Malnutrition Hepatic Failure Leading to Malnutrition Obesity and Malnutrition
Scoring System For The Severity of Illness in Critical Care
APACHE (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation) SAPS (Simplified Acute Physiology Score) SAPS II SAPS III SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) MELD (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) STS Risk Calculator Revised Trauma Score qSOFA
Preventive Strategies and Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Associated Blood Stream Infections (CABSI) Ventilator-Associated Events (VAE) Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Stress Ulcers Pressure Ulcers Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) Nosocomial Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Daily Assessment: FAST HUGGS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Cardiac Arrest Algorithm Cardiac Arrest Circular Algorithm Bradycardia Bradycardia with Pulse Algorithm Tachycardia Tachycardia with Pulse Algorithm Opioid Associated Life Threatening Emergency Opioid Induced Arrest Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Emergency Department to ICU Communication Strategies
Key Elements of Integrated Pre- and Intrahospital Care Care and Communication Strategies for Specific Disease Conditions Summary
Informed Consent, Procedural Standardization, and Safety
Informed Consent Five Elements of Informed Consent Procedural Standardization
Occupational and Physical Therapy
ICU-Acquired Weakness (ICU-AW) Early Mobilization
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Introduction Definitions Objective Rationale Key Concepts Patient- and Family-Centered Care Interventions Flexible Visitation Policy Family’s Level of Involvement Family Presence during Codes Cultural Issues
Transitioning from Acute Care to Rehabilitation
The Need Types of Post Acute Care Facilities Outcomes Evaluating Patients for Suitability of Transfer to an LTAC Steps to Ensuring a Successful Transfer
Ethics, Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Decisional Capacity Goals of Care Palliative Care Autonomy Advanced Directives Surrogate/Proxy Withdrawal of Care Doctrine of Double Effect Comfort Measures Substituted Judgment Living Will Durable Power of Attorney Beneficence Nonmaleficence
Nursing Standards in Critical Care
Introduction Critical Care Nursing Work Flow Guide for Head-to-Toe Nursing Assessment
Inter- and Intrahospital Transport of Critically ILL Patients
Definitions Risks Assessment and Management
Mechanical Ventilation and Pulmonary Issues
Ventilation, Pulmonary Physiology, Ventilator Management Gas Exchange Ventilation Modes of Mechanical Ventilation Acute Failure to Liberate from Ventilator Support Respiratory Failure and Ventilator Management Ventilator Management Community Acquired Pneumonia and Atypical Pneumonias Types of Pneumonias and Pathogens
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Introduction Pathophysiology Diagnosis Imaging Treatment Outcomes Conclusion
Cardiovascular Conditions in the ICU—Acute Coronary Syndromes and Other Common Cardiac Problems
Chest Pain HTN Emergencies Acute Coronary Syndromes Cardiac Biomarkers Unstable Angina (UA) vs. Non-ST Elevation MI ST-segment Elevation MI Inferior Myocardial Infarction (IMI) Complications of Myocardial Infarction Cardiomyopathy/Shock/Heart Failure Valve Diseases Pericardial Tamponade Cardiogenic Shock and Tailored Heart Failure Therapy Pacemakers and Defibrillators Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Drugs Antiplatelets/Anticoagulants
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation and Ventricular Assist Devices
Introduction to ECMO Ventricular Assist Devices Minimally Invasive Interventions
Hematology, Fluid and Electrolyte Management
Hematology Transfusion and Transfusion Triggers in the ICU Venous Thromboembolism and Pulmonary Embolism, Prevention Strategies Electrolytes Fluid Resuscitation and IV Replacement Solutions
Infectious Disease, Sepsis, and the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines
Evaluation of New Fever in the Critically Ill Patient Nosocomial Infections Principles for the Use of Antibiotics in the ICU Sepsis and Septic Shock Summary of Recommendations—Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2012 Summary of National Quality Forum/Surviving Sepsis Campaign Management Bundles/Milestones Severe Acute Pancreatitis: Pancreatitis with Persistent Organ Failure >48 Hours
Endocrine Disorders and Renal Issues in the ICU and Renal Issues
Hyperglycemia—Diabetic Emergencies Glycemic Control Adrenal Insufficiency Thyroid Disease Renal Issues Encountered in the ICU General Workup for Renal Problems Occurring in the ICU Renal Replacement Therapy Electrolyte Abnormalities Most Commonly Associated with Renal Dysfunction Issues Related to Osmolality and Osmoregulation
Cardiac Surgical Critical Care
Cardiac Surgery Operating Room to ICU Handoff Postcardiac Surgery Fast-Track Care Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) and Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS) Sequelae Common Postcardiac Surgery Management Issues Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation (POAF) Cardiac Surgical Procedures Hybrid and Percutaneous Cardiac Procedures Pulmonary Hypertension in Cardiac Surgery Patient
Thoracic Surgical Critical Care
Introduction Prevention/Treatment of Atelectasis and Secretion Retention Postoperative Hypotension Postoperative Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Massive Hemoptysis Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF) Pulmonary Hypertension Leading to Right Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation Pain Management
Vascular Surgical Critical Care
Perioperative Risk Carotid Artery Stenosis Aortic Aneurysms Acute Aortic Syndrome (80–90% aortic dissection) Peripheral Vascular Disease
Neurologic Critical Care
Coma and Disorders of Consciousness Brain Death Hypoxic–Ischemic Injury after Cardiac Arrest Therapeutic Hypothermia for Coma after Cardiac Arrest Therapeutic Hypothermia Protocol (May Vary by Institution) Intracranial Hypertension and Brain Edema Mechanical Ventilation of Neurologic Patients
Neurovascular Critical Care
Transient Ischemic Attacks Ischemic Strokes Dissections Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Seizures
Differential Diagnosis of Seizures Provoked Seizures: Etiologies Workup of First Seizure Antiepileptic Drugs Status Epilepticus
Weakness in the Intensive Care Unit
Clinical Examination Investigations/Tests Muscle Disease
Neonatal Intensive Care
Resuscitation in the Delivery Room Common Neonatal Problems Cardiovascular Fluids and Electrolytes Nutrition Neurology Gastroenterology Hematology Infectious Diseases Syndromes and Associations
Pediatric Intensive Care
Key Principles for Pediatric Critical Care Shock Sepsis Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Status Asthmaticus Bronchiolitis Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Acute Chest Syndrome Tumor Lysis Syndrome Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) Cerebral Salt Wasting (CSW) Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) Status Epilepticus Pediatric Trauma Pediatric Pain Management
Obstetric Critical Care
Introduction Aortocaval Compression Syndrome Tocolytic-induced Pulmonary Edema Aspiration Venous Air Embolism Fetal Monitoring Pregnancy-related Diseases
Older Adults with Critical Illness: Special Considerations
Introduction Risk of Falling Nutrition Vision and Hearing Depression “FAST HUGS” Assessment Geriatric Syndromes in the ICU Assessing the Risk of Adverse–Drug Reactions (ADR)
Obesity: Special Considerations
Introduction Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) Airway Management Approach to Intubation Fluid Loading Poorly Tolerated Diagnostic Imaging Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis Nutrition Pressure-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Nursing Care Trauma Drug Therapy
Operating Room: Caring for the Extremely Critically Ill Patient
Preoperative Assessment of the Severely Critically Ill Patient Intraoperative Management of the Severely Critically Ill Patient
Heart and Lung Transplantation
Heart and Lung Transplant Postoperative Management Single or Double Lung Transplantation Immunosuppression
Liver, Kidney, and Pancreas Transplantation
Liver Transplant Patient Kidney Transplant Patient Pancreas Transplant Patient
Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation
Background Definitions Other General Considerations Indications Complications Posttransplantation Infectious Complications Hepatic Complications Pulmonary Complications Neurologic Complications Renal Complications Cardiac Complications Transplant-Related Complications
General Trauma I
Trauma Organization and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Guidelines General Approach to the Trauma Patient Cervical Spine Clearance Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) Nutritional Support for Trauma Patients Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Trauma Training in Trauma Scoring Systems in Trauma Triage and Surveillance Immediately Life-Threatening Trauma Conditions
General Trauma II
Airway Trauma Thoracic Trauma Abdominal Trauma Extremity Injuries
Head Trauma and Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury
Burn Management
Introduction Anatomy and General Principles Evaluation of the Burn Patient Airway and Respiratory Management in Burns Fluid Management in Burns Dressings and Topical Antimicrobial Agents Used in Burn Care Surgical Burn Wound Management Metabolism and Nutrition Complications
Common ICU Procedures
Endotracheal Tube Exchange Central Venous Catheter Placement Pulmonary Artery Catheter Insertion Arterial Catheter (Line) Placement Thoracentesis Needle Thoracostomy Paracentesis Nasogastric and Duodenal Feeding Tube Placement Lumbar Puncture Urinary Catheter (Foley) Placement
Bedside Surgical Procedures in the ICU or ED
Introduction Bedside Tracheostomy Bedside PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Bedside Diagnostic Laparoscopy Bedside Decompressive Laparotomies Debridement Emergent Thoracotomy (Emergency Department Thoracotomy) Wound V.A.C. Changes Pericardiocentesis
Ultrasound-Guided Therapy And Procedures
Echocardiography in the Management of Shock Ultrasound-Guided Placement of Central Venous Catheters (CVC)
Radiologic Imaging
ICU Portable Chest X-Rays (CXR) Chest CT Radiographic Findings in Thoracic Diseases Brain CT
Toxicology
Decontamination Metabolic Toxins Neurotoxins Cardiovascular Toxins Hepatic and GI Toxins
Disaster Preparedness
Basic Principles Planning Triage Combat
Appendix: ICU calculators, calculations, drugs
Hemodynamic Formulas Respiratory Formulas Acid-Base Equations Delta Gap Renal ICU Medications and Dosing Pulmonary Vasodilators Drugs Used in Hypertensive Emergencies Relative Potencies and Equivalent Doses of Representative Corticosteroids Anticoagulants New Anticoagulants Pharmacologic Coumadin Reversal Insulin Preparations Diuretics Sedatives Dosage and Mode of Administration of Common Nonopioid Analgesics Standard Equivalents of Selected Opioid Analgesics Miscellaneous
Appendix: Statistics and Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)
Evaluation of Published Research EBM Internet Sources
Index
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