Compartment Syndrome of the Abdominal Cavity Ajai K. Malhotra Rao R. Ivatury Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Introduction The association of elevated intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and organ system dysfunction was described as…
Mesenteric Ischemia Takki Momin John Ricotta Mesenteric ischemia is a rare, life-threatening condition characterized by compromise of the splanchnic circulation resulting in bowel ischemia. Recognition of this disorder has been…
Isoniazid Poisoning James B. Mowry R. Brent Furbee Isoniazid (isonicotinic acid hydrazide [INH]) is the cornerstone of treatment and prevention of tuberculosis. It is available under a variety of brand…
Diagnosis and Management of Intra-abdominal Sepsis Dennis I. Sonnier Shrawan G. Gaitonde Patrick D. Solan Thomas L. Husted Introduction The intensive care unit is home to a diversity of patients…
Noncardiac Surgery in the Cardiac Patient Steven B. Edelstein Scott W. Byram Much has been written regarding the management of the patient with significant coronary artery disease presenting for noncardiac…
Management of the Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patient Sajid Shahul Cathy Dudick Alan Lisbon The management of the postoperative cardiac surgical patient is a dynamic process that requires modern intensive care…
Esophageal Perforation and Acute Mediastinitis Jason W. Smith Christopher H. Wigfield Robert B. Love Esophageal Perforation Introduction Esophageal perforation is both a highly lethal disease and primarily a surgical problem,…
Withdrawal Syndromes Paul M. Wax Jennifer Smith As many as 25% of hospitalized adult patients at a university hospital may have a history of ethanol dependence and abuse [1]. Anticipation…
Amphetamines Michael C. Beuhler Introduction The term “amphetamine” includes a wide range of amine compounds with sympathetic-like effects. The simplest member of this group is amphetamine, but there are hundreds…
