Legal and ethical aspects of anaesthesia, critical care and. Cambridge core medical law, ethics and forensic medicine legal and ethical aspects of anaesthesia, critical care and perioperative medicine by stuart m. Who we are we are the emcrit project, a team of independent medical bloggers and podcasters joined together by our common love of cuttingedge care, iconoclastic. The title of this book is fast facts for critical care and it was written by kathy white.
Aug 31, 2010 i like fast facts for critical care as a book to have on my desk during my shift. And though it is written with the typical opposites attract storyline, it still made for an enjoyable read. The custom critical team delivers in more ways than one. Reference book for new grad in the icu ccu coronary. As a new grad in a busy icu, this book is a lifesaver.
I highly recommend this book as a necessary addition to the professional library of every medical student and resident with an interest in clinical toxicology as well as practitioners at all levels nurses, fellows, residents, and attending level physicians of critical care, intensive care, emergency medicine, and clinical and medical. I just started in critical care from med surg so this so helpful. There is no critical care medical reference like this. Fast facts for critical care by kathy white plus the four specialty. Does anybody know how kathy white s book and the ones from nncc compare.
Kathy white has 41 books on goodreads with 101 ratings. White skip to main content we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. I work for a critical care air transport service, i would like to see more durable pages thicker or fluid friendly like a reporters pad and perhaps a version. Fast facts for adult critical care, by kathleen white 2016 hardcover ringbound edition hardcover january 1, 2016. Critical care of respiratory failure, renal failure, electrolyte imbalance, crrt, and endocrine crisis. Online icu manual the target audience for this online manual is the resident trainees at boston medical center. The text addresses both the medical and surgical aspects of critical care, delivering the guidance needed to ensure sound, safe, and effective treatment for patients in intensive careregardless of the specialty focus of the unit. Navigate the complexities of critical care for a fulll range of cardiothoracic surgery patients with indepth coverage of perioperative care, management of complications, and more. There are 12 chapters, including the major body systems, critical care medications and infusion tables, and normal laboratory and physiologic values. Sep 17, 2019 the internet book of critical care is an online textbook written by josh farkas, an associate professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the university of vermont. Laboratory values expressed in conventional units, as well as systeme internationale units. Published march 1st 20 by kathy white learning systems first. As a specialty carrier in the healthcare industry, custom critical provides tailored solutions based on customers specific needs.
Jun 30, 2005 i understand that the book is designed for a clinical environment. Fast facts for critical care, 2016 kathy white learning systems. American association of critical care nurses is more than the worlds largest specialty nursing organization. Blood component therapy, fluid and transfusion hazards. Due to the specialized nature of the picu environment and patient population some of the drugs, indications, doses and monitoring requirements may be different in individual situations. These guys got the book to me right away and even included a bonus section on iabp. I can not say enough good things about this little book. Jan 05, 2018 the white house, in the most predictable response ever, has threatened libel charges and called on henry holt and co. Fast facts for critical care 8th edition by white, kathy 2011 hardcover. I work in critical care and i cant say i have used this book much. The 2010 edition of fast facts for critical care includes all of the following and more. This book is an essential resource for clinical toxicologists, intensivists and emergency medicine specialists in training and in practice. The most recent 2008 bls and acls standards the most recent 2009 guidelines for stemi the most recent 2009 guidelines for therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest the most recent 2007 guidelines for uanstemi, high risk nstemi the most recent 2009 guidelines for ischemic. For that reason, this new edition from pluto press is definitely welcome.
Ccrn adult is a specialty certification for nurses who provide direct care to acutelycritically ill adult patients regardless of their physical location. Frantz fanons classic black skin, white masks is a book of enduring relevance. The content is derived from hundreds of resources, including medical, nursing, and pharmaceutical sources. As white points out, the addictions treatment field is reaching a tipping point that is revolution izing the ways in which behavioral health leaders think about people with alcohol and other drug. Fast facts for critical care 8th edition by white, kathy. Good book, but its missing things like hypothermic care with unwittnessed unresponsive patients and the different types of pace makers.
Medcram and other chalk talk presentations are favored for being practical and succinct. With the main setting being an er room at a hospital, we watch as claire avery, a nurse educator, deals with the trauma that plagues her past, and has driven her from the hospital she once worked at. And if you are involved in specialty practice, any of the following chapters. This book provides a comprehensive overview of highly infectious diseases hids in the icu. The society of critical care medicine sccm is the largest nonprofit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Plus the pages are so very fragile and easy to tear. Recovery management and recoveryoriented systems of care. Combining the latest clinical perspectives in critical care medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery, this comprehensive, evidencebased text standardizes neurocritical care and takes you through the rationale for those standards. It has been used by critical care nurses since the early 80s. The goal is to facilitate learning of critical care medicine. Includes the book plus the four specialty chapters chapter. The internet book of critical care is an online textbook written by josh farkas, an associate professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the university of vermont. Kathy white fast facts for adult care bcit bookstore online.
When its time to update, 2016 kathy white learning systems. It was published by kathy white learning systems and has a total of 260 pages in the book. May 12, 2005 i havent seen the book by kathy white, but a lot of my coworkers use nncc checkmate series traumaer or the critical care version. Covering the essential aspects of critical care nursing, students are asked to. Covering the essential aspects of critical care nursing, students are asked to consider the biopsychosocial triggers of critical illness, and are walked through a number of different patient scenarios. The neuroicu book puts that goal within the reach of every neurologist and critical care specialist. Selected readings will be assigned with most modules. There are a lot of cheaper books out there that provide just. If your in critical care this is seriously the best book. We are an exceptional community of acute and critical care nurses offering unwavering professional and personal support in pursuit of the best possible patient care. Books by kathy white author of fast facts for critical care. Includes the new 2011 guidelines for bls, acls, stroke code, acute coronary syndrome, and myocardial infarction have fast access to the most current information on critical conditions, risk factors, targeted assessment, pathophysiology, and the latest treatment guidelines.
Please recommend a critical care book ccu coronary. The packaging could not have been better and i received a handwritten note. The books depth of clinical knowledge is built and cemented through. I understand that the book is designed for a clinical environment. Fast facts for adult critical care 9781889125008 by white. I would recommend as a reference book that you can carry to work with you fast facts for adult critical care by kathy white. Fast facts for critical care by kathy white goodreads. The quintessential resource for everything critical care. It is also relevant as course material for workshops on critical care, and essential for all hospitalbased libraries.
There are 12 chapters, including the major body systems, critical care medications and infusion tables, and normal laboratory. A fundamental and respected resource book in critical care, the icu book, fourth edition, continues to provide the current and practical guidance that have made it the bestselling text in critical care. Examples include emcrit, emcases, icu rounds, icritical care, and louisville lectures. Nurses interested in this certification may work in areas such as intensive care units, cardiac care units, combined icuccus, medicalsurgical icus, trauma units or critical care transportflight. Internists vienna,va yellow pages online, phone book. I work for a critical care air transport service, i would like to see more durable pages thicker or fluid friendly like a reporters pad and perhaps a version with transport specific information. This is written with a busy, fatigued resident in mind.
Fast facts for pediatric acute care fast facts specialty chapter. This is a picture which will appear underneath the abstract on the critical care website. It is the go to book of facts you must need to know. Jul 23, 2018 much of robin diangelos book is dedicated to pulling back the veil on socalled pillars of whiteness. The 20 edition of fast facts for critical care has. Fast facts for adult critical care, by kathleen white. Enhance your knowledge through a companion cdrom featuring the latest in cardiothoracic imaging techniques. The latest treatment guidelines advanced procedures critical medications emergency interventions in a 6ring, 5 x 7 binder that lays flat when open handsfree wont turn off can be updated and is compact, concise, and colorillustrated. Fast facts for critical care 8th edition by white, kathy 2011 hardcover on. Kett, md, is the associate chief medical officer for critical care at university of miami hospital and a professor of clinical medicine at the miller school of medicine at the university of miami in miami, florida.
When a new edition of fast facts is introduced usually every 23 years you can update your book with the update packet, which includes the entire text of all 12 chapters of the newest edition but no binder or tabs. Satisfaction guaranteed all previously owned items are guaranteed to be in good condition. This book is amazing and full of information ill need in critical care. In michael wolffs book, the trump white house is full of. Jul 09, 2010 this book deserves to become a core reference text for clinicians working in cardiovascular critical care nevertheless, it is an excellent, up to date source of information for all members of the cardiovascular critical care team. Twelve tabbed chapters, in a 5 x 7 ringbinder, offering the most recent clinical information and professional guidelines on. Learn more about how we customized a solution for a global medical device company. The graphical abstract image may be one of the images included in the article or. In the critical care nursing arena this book is very well known. Kathy whites most popular book is fast facts for critical care. You can also buy inserts for balloon pump, open heart surgery, and trauma if you deal with patients like that.
Easy to look up information your looking for, divided in sections by systems and medication information with drip titration tables, ivp rates, conversions like weight and temperature and so much more. For this book being so expensive, the pages could have been more user friendly for floor use. Fast facts for adult critical care by white, kathy. Tait and white provide a muchneeded introduction to the complex field of critical care nursing for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Fast facts for critical care by kathy white 9780983575054. It should be relevant to the topic covered and serve to attract readers attention to the article. The text is designed to help critical care specialists and other healthcare practitioners prepare and plan for potential outbreaks of emerging or resurgent hids, lead a team in the icu, perform emergency triage, and provide care for patients with a hid. With members in more than 100 countries, sccm is the only organization that represents all professional components of the critical care team. This handbook is intended for use in pediatric critical care and may not be applicable in many situations encountered in general pediatric practice. This book provides junior trainees with an introduction to the management of problems common to the critical care unit.
Critical care is the first book ive read from candace calvert. Critical care toxicology diagnosis and management of the. Fast facts for critical care has become the most popular clinical reference for those who care for the critically ill or injured patient. The most trusted guide for those who care for the critically ill. Topic summary 12 page handout summary of the topic. I highly recommend this company and for you nurses out there working in critical care, i highly recommend this book. The most used, tothepoint, uptodate medical reference for those who care for the critically ill or injured. A sociologist examines the white fragility that prevents.
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