Toxicology
Toxicology Nicholas M. Mohr Devin P. Sherman Steven L. Brody More than 2.5 million cases of accidental or intentional poisoning were recorded by U.S. poison control centers in 2008, resulting…
Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders
Respiratory Acid-Base Disorders Andrew Labelle Respiratory acid-base disorders are commonly seen in the intensive care unit, and can occur independently or coexist with metabolic acid-base disorders (see Chapter 24). Respiratory…
Thyroid Disorders
Thyroid Disorders William E. Clutter HYPERTHYROIDISM Major clinical findings in hyperthyroidism are listed in Table 27.1. Cardiac findings may be prominent including tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and exacerbation of…
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Dissection Jay Shah Alan C. Braverman Aortic dissection is a life-threatening acute aortic syndrome that accounts for a small but significant proportion of cardiovascular system disease, with an incidence…
Pleural Disorders in the Intensive Care Unit
Pleural Disorders in the Intensive Care Unit Alexander C. Chen Disorders of the pleura are found often in the intensive care unit (ICU). In some instances, pleural processes may be…
Initial Ventilator Setup
Initial Ventilator Setup Warren Isakow The initiation of mechanical ventilation is a critical period during the course of a patient’s stay in the intensive care unit. The clinician is encouraged…
Introduction to Shock
Introduction to Shock Marin H. Kollef Shock is a common problem in the intensive care unit, requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. It is usually defined by a combination of hemodynamic…
Pulmonary System
Pulmonary System A-A Gradient The A-a gradient indicates whether gas transfer is normal and gives an idea of how well oxygen is moving from the alveoli to the arterial blood….
Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems
Gastrointestinal and Urinary Systems Anatomy: Digestive System Figure. The digestive tract. Anatomy: Liver Function (see also Hepatic Encephalopathy, p. 232; Hepatic Failure, p. 232; Bilirubin in Part 9, p. 340)…
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System Ablation (see also Electrophysiology Studies, p. 106; Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, p. 165) Based on results of electrophysiology studies, ablation therapy may be used to eliminate an accessory pathway in…
