The Little ICU Book [Paperback]

Paul L. Marino (Author), Kenneth M. Sutin (Contributor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781778239 | ISBN-13: 978-0781778237 | Publication Date: August 4, 2008 | Edition: 1

Ideal for quick reference at the bedside, The Little ICU Book is a smaller, condensed, compact, and portable version of The ICU Book, Third Edition. Most of the chapters in the larger book have been retained in the little book, but each chapter has been completely rewritten to include only the most essential information. The content is presented in outline format for easy access, and the book is densely packed with facts and formulas that represent the essentials of patient care in the adult ICU.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Critical Care Medicine, 01-JUL-09, Volume 37, Issue 7, Edward E. Conway, Jr., MD, MS, FCCM, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY -- "This book is anything but just a book of facts and formulas. It is a wonderful pocket-sized 781-page delight that covers the basics of critical care pathophysiology and disease recognition and management in an easy to read, exceedingly well-illustrated text... "I am hopeful that the title will not deter readers from adding this invaluable resource to their intensive care unit library because it is so much more than a book on facts and formulas. It is an excellent pocket-sized resource and should be required reading for all students, residents, fellows, and nurses who care for patients in intensive care units. It is an absolute bargain...and should be in everyone's lab coat pocket and should be available in every unit for frequent usage. Clearly the old adage that 'good things come in small packages' was meant to describe this book."-Critical Care Medicine

Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (August 4, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781778239
• ISBN-13: 978-0781778237
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Medical Books > Nursing > Critical & Intensive care

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 15, 2009

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Det-Res "Det-res" (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Little ICU Book (Paperback)

Since I am currently working in the ICU setting this book is like a mini bible. One should get the original version if they want to get into the details of physiology, but for a quick look the abridged version is a god sent!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Quick Resource for the ICU, June 25, 2011

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Infomaniac "duhjoker" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Little ICU Book (Paperback)

This book by Dr. Marino with contributions by Dr. Sutin is a great book during rounds and gives a quick review of ICU facts. The data presented is well described, and difficult topics are explained as thoroughly as possible in a pocket book. The book covers a wide array of topics from ventilators to formulas often used in the ICU to nutrition with almost everything in between. Please do understand that this is a pocket book (so not all facts can be fully covered in detail), and Dr. Marino's main book is still considered a classic text for ICU rotations. This pocket book also has references to the specific journal article that the text is derived from. The diagrams and pictures are black and white, but this is not a negative aspect of the book. Overall, this is an excellent book for the ICU physician or any clinician needing to take care of critically ill patients. It's relatively small and portable, but can be a bit heavy while on long rounds in a white coat. Yes, I would buy this again knowing what data it contains.

5.0 out of 5 stars phenomenal book!, November 6, 2011

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This review is from: The Little ICU Book (Paperback)

any intern or upper level resident should own this book. planty of knowledge to take away, regardless of your specialty. not very expensive either.