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Tables of Contents for Critical Care
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
ICU Outcomes
Joseph M. Civetta
Robert R. Kirby
Interactions and Factors Affecting Outcome
2
5
Prediction of Outcome
7
9
Critique of Predictive Indices
16
2
Specific Impact Factors
18
 
Respiratory Care
Michael J. Banner
Paul B. Blanch
Inspiratory Flow Waveforms
2
1
Sites of Flow, Tidal Volume, and Pressure Measurement
3
2
Microprocessor-Controlled Ventilators
5
1
Modes of Ventilatory Support
6
1
Equipment for Applying Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
7
2
Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
9
1
Pressure Control Ventilation
10
1
Work of Breathing
11
5
Oxygen and Humidification Therapy
16
 
Pharmacologic Support of the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
Daniel P. Stoltzfus
Joseph C. Brooks
Complications and Patient Care Concerns
2
2
Hemodynamic Support
4
2
Bronchodilator Therapy
6
1
Sedative Agents
7
5
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
12
 
Withdrawal and Withholding of Life Support
Cheryl L. Fee
Development of Criteria for Determination of Brain Death
2
5
Pathophysiology
7
1
Confirmation of Brain Death via Testing
8
 
In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Emphasis on ICUs
Richard J. Melker
Robert R. Kirby
Factors Influencing Outcome of CPR in the ICU
2
1
ICU Planning and Coordination for Resuscitation
3
3
Specialized Airway Devices
6
11
Cardiac Defibrillation, Pacing, and Compression
17
3
Controversies in Resuscitation
20
 
Nutritional Support
Albert Barrocas
Lanny Foss
Charles Jastram
Metabolic Change During Fasting and Stress
2
5
Other Messengers of Pathologic Stress
7
2
Nutrition Assessment
9
3
Nutrient Recommendations
12
1
Water
12
1
Routes of Nutrient Administration
13
1
Nutritional Support: Implementation and Monitoring
14
2
Enteral Nutrition: Selection, Criteria, and Complications
16
1
Other Nutritional Support Issues
17
 
Pediatric Critical Care
Lawrence C. Berman
General Concerns
2
2
Respiratory Concerns
4
5
Cardiac Problems
9
3
Neurologic Problems
12
1
Infectious Problems
13
2
Accidents
15
 
Neonatal Critical Care
Donald M. Null, Jr.
Resuscitation
2
2
Cardiopulmonary Physiology
4
1
Surfactant Deficiency and Surfactant Treatment
5
1
Acid-Base Status
6
1
Ventilation
7
2
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
9
1
Liquid Ventilation
10
1
Nitric Oxide
11
1
Conditions Requiring Surgery
12
 
Neurosurgical Critical Care
Cheri A. Sulek
Neurophysiologic Principles
2
2
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
4
7
Arteriovenous Malformations
11
3
Head Injury
14
6
Spinal Cord Injury
20
 
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Colloid Therapy in Critical Care
Emilio B. Lobato
Total Body Water
2
1
Hyperosmolar States
3
8
Potassium
11
5
Calcium
16
7
Magnesium
23
3
Phosphorus
26
2
Restoration of Body Fluid Losses
28
 
Burn Therapy
Maximilian W.B. Hartmannsgruber
John J. Angel
Epidemiology
2
1
Pathophysiology
3
1
Local Pathology
4
4
Assessment of Burn Injury
8
3
Escharotomies
11
3
Immune Modulation
14
1
Transfusions
15
1
Energy Requirements in Burn Patients
16
2
Electrical Injury
18
1
Infection
19
 
ICU Techniques and Procedures
Neil S. Yeston
Robert R. Kirby
Chest Procedures
2
6
Peritoneal Procedures
8
4
Arterial/Venous Catheter Insertion
12
3
Pericardiocentesis
15
2
Airway Management
17
 
Index
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