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Index
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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