Principles of Critical Care, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Jesse Hall (Author), Gregory Schmidt (Author), Lawrence Wood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 14, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0071416404 | ISBN-13: 978-0071416405 | Edition: 3

The classic text in critical care medicine!

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"This is one of the leading textbooks in the field."--Doody's Review Service

The 3rd Edition of this classic text is streamlined and focused on the needs of the working critical care physician and features important new treatment strategies. Organized by organ systems, this text, the only critical care source that includes evidence-based learning, guides physicians from initial patient assessment and differential diagnosis through therapeutic plan.

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Editorial Reviews

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“Principles of Critical Care is a very thorough and well-written textbook that has been carefully edited by three masters of intensive care medicine….It succeeds in achieving that tricky balance of being thorough and complete yet readable and practical. It's the kind of book that benefits all intensivists and anybody dealing with the critically ill.”--Critical Care Medicine (Critical Care Medicine )

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Reviews of previous editions celebrate the long-standing tradition of excellence in critical care education and practice

[review quotes]

"... Clearly the finest textbook available in the field."

—Critical Care Medicine Journal*

”... Very well done ... unusually user-friendly ... excellent ... a significant contribution to the field. It should be placed not only in the critical care practitioner's library, but also in the rounds and nurses' conference rooms of critical care units."

—Journal of the American Medical Association*

" ... Fills a long-vacant niche with authority."

—Post Graduate Medicine*

* On previous edition

PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL CARE

Third Edition

Jesse B. Hall, MD

Gregory A. Schmidt, MD

This classic, critically acclaimed text offers more than any other. The only critical care resource to integrate pathophysiology throughout, PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL CARE gives the working clincian streamlined access to deeper understanding of complex medical issues. Here is why:

 A complete reference, with more than 1700 pages and 122 chapters, provides comprehensive coverage of every aspect relating to the practice of critical care

 Pathophysiology is integrated throughout the book making more complex issues understandable

 An organ system approach makes it easier to find thorough and practical information for managing a patient’s specific condition

 Case studies in each chapter demonstrate the clinical application of concepts and further improve diagnostic skills

NEW IN THIS EDITION

• Completely revised cardiovascular section with new interventional therapies in cardiac shock; the latest in imaging; transesophageal echocardiography (TEE); and ultrasound equipment

• Totally revised pulmonary medicine section, featuring the most current mechanical ventilation treatments, and more

• Revised hematology/oncology section, including the latest information on chemotherapies in critical care

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 1808 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 3 edition (July 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071416404
• ISBN-13: 978-0071416405
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Critical Care, May 1, 2000

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Angel A. Nunez, MD (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Critical Care (Hardcover)

This is an excellent review of the most common problems found in the clinical practice of Critical Care. It helps with the initial assessment of the patient and formulates a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis and therapeutic plan. The bibliography is updated and it has detailed illustrations and diagrams. Certainly, recommended as reference for those persons involved in the management of Critical Care patients.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Critical Care, May 1, 2000

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Angel A. Nunez, MD (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Principles of Critical Care (Hardcover)

This is an excellent review of the most common problems found in the clinical practice of Critical Care. It helps with the initial assessment of the patient and formulates a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis and therapeutic plan. The bibliography is updated and it has detailed illustrations and diagrams. Certainly, recommended as reference for those persons involved in the management of Critical Care patients.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must!!, November 6, 2004

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T. Lange (Reno NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Principles of Critical Care (Hardcover)

This text is clearly one of the best in its field. It is well organized and very thorough. The organization and attention to detail make it a great referrence source and an easy read. It should be in anyone's library that takes of critically ill patients. I would highly recommend it for fellows in critical care medicine. The "Pretest" question and answer study guide that is a companion to this text is also excellent and a great tool for the critical care boards. I am anxiously awaiting the next edition.