Management of the Obstetrical Patient in the Intensive Care Setting John G. Gianopoulos Jonathan F. Critchlow Pregnancy is a common occurrence in everyday life. Yet, many women suffer significant risk…
Pressure Sores: Prevention and Treatment Victor G. Cimino Wellington J. Davis III Samir R. Shah Pathophysiology Pressure sores develop secondary to unrelieved pressure exerted on soft tissue overlying bony prominences….
Acute Limb Ischemia: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies Pegge M. Halandras Ross Milner Introduction Acute limb ischemia (ALI) occurs in the setting of inadequate blood flow and therefore, oxygen delivery…
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections Richard L. Gamelli Joseph A. Posluszny Jr Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) include a spectrum of diseases ranging from necrotizing fasciitis to gas gangrene and Fournier’s…
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…
