Care of the critically ill surgical patient/ Iain D. Anderson

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List of contributors to the 2nd edition vii
Foreword to the 1st edition ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
CCrISP system of patient assessment xiv
CCrISP course objectives xv
List of abbreviations xvii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 (6)
Chapter 2 Assessing the critically ill surgical patient 7 (9)
Chapter 3 Respiratory failure and its prevention in the surgical patient 16 (13)
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular disorders 29 (25)
Chapter 5 Shock and haemorrhage 54 (10)
Chapter 6 Cardiovascular monitoring and support 64 (11)
Chapter 7 Sepsis and multiple organ failure 75 (10)
Chapter 8 Renal failure 85 (8)
Chapter 9 The abdomen in critical surgical illness 93 (12)
Chapter 10 Communication, organisation and leadership in surgical critical care 105 (8)
Chapter 11 Nutrition 113 (13)
Chapter 12 Fluid and electrolyte management 126 (7)
Chapter 13 Pain management 133 (10)
Chapter 14 Sedation 143 (4)
Chapter 15 Multiple injuries 147 (10)
Appendix 157 (2)
Index 159

"This new edition of Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient, a manual for the 'CCrlSP' course of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, has been fully revised and updated. The book describes a practical system for the assessment and management of the surgical patient, whether on the ward, following emergency admission or operation, in the HDU or in the ICU." "Unlike more formal textbooks, this manual focuses on 'what to do next'; it is therefore particularly suitable for trainee surgeons engaged in acute surgical practice, as well as those in preparation for postgraduate examinations."--Jacket