Intensive Care ManualT. E. Oh The new edition (first published 1979; last 1990) of this working textbook provides practical, concise information on the background, recent advances, and controversial issues of most conditions encountered in an Intensive Care Unit. Includes recent updates on such topics as HIV, oxygen monitoring and delivery, novel treatment for SIRS, and pediatric intensive care. Includes three new sections: environmental injuries, pharmacological considerations, and transplantation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. |
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JE Sanderson and RJ Young | 130 |
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Cardiogenic shock | 146 |
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