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General Concepts in Caring for the Critically Ill | |
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Acid-Base Imbalances | |
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Alterations in Consciousness | |
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Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances | |
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Hemodynamic Monitoring | |
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Mechanical Ventilation | |
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Nutritional Support | |
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Pain | |
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Prolonged Immobility | |
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Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade | |
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Wound and Skin Care | |
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Managing the Critical Care Environment | |
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Bioterrorism | |
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Emerging Infections | |
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Emotional and Spiritual Support of the Patient and Significant Others | |
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Ethical Considerations in Critical Care | |
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Patient Safety NEW! | |
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Multisystem Trauma | |
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Major Trauma | |
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Abdominal Trauma | |
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Acute Cardiac Tamponade | |
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Acute Spinal Cord Injury | |
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Burns | |
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Compartment Syndrome/Ischemic Myositis | |
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Drowning | |
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Pelvic Fractures | |
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Renal and Lower Urinary Tract Trauma | |
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Traumatic Brain Injury | |
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Thoracic Trauma | |
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Respiratory Dysfunctions | |
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Respiratory Assessment: General | |
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Acute Asthma Exacerbation | |
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Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | |
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Acute Pneumonia | |
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Acute Respiratory Failure | |
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Pneumothorax | |
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Pulmonary Embolus (PE) | |
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Pulmonary Hypertension | |
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Cardiovascular Dysfunctions | |
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Cardiovascular Assessment: General | |
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Heart Failure | |
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Acute Coronary Syndromes/Coronary Artery Thrombolysis | |
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Acute Infective Endocarditis | |
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Acute Pericarditis | |
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Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection | |
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Cardiogenic Shock | |
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Cardiomyopathy | |
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Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances | |
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Hypertensive Emergencies | |
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Peripheral Vascular Disease NEW! | |
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Valvular Heart Disease | |
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Renal Failure | |
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Renal Assessment: General | |
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Acute Renal Failure/Acute Kidney Injury | |
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Continuous Renal Replacement Therapies NEW! | |
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Neurologic Dysfunctions | |
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Neurologic Assessment: General | |
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Brain Death | |
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Cerebral Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage | |
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Care of the Patient after Intracranial Surgery | |
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Meningitis | |
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Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders | |
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Status Epilepticus | |
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Stroke: Ischemic and Hemorrhagic | |
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Endocrinologic Dysfunctions | |
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Endocrinologic Assessment: General | |
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Acute Adrenal Insufficiency (Adrenal Crisis) | |
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Diabetes Insipidus | |
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Hyperglycemia, Ketoacidosis, and Hyperosmolar Syndrome NEW! | |
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Myxedema Coma | |
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Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone | |
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Thyrotoxic Crisis (Thyroid Storm) | |
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Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions | |
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Gastrointestinal Assessment: General | |
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Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding | |
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Acute Pancreatitis | |
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Enterocutaneous Fistulas | |
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Hepatic Failure | |
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Peritonitis | |
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Hematologic/Immunologic Dysfunctions | |
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Hematologic Assessment: General | |
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Anaphylactic Shock | |
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Profound Anemias/Hemolytic Crisis | |
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Bleeding and Thrombotic Disorders | |
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Multisystem Stressors | |
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Abdominal Hypertension and Compartment Syndrome | |
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Drug Overdose | |
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High-Risk Obstetrics | |
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Oncologic Emergencies NEW! | |
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Organ Transplantation NEW! | |
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Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), Sepsis, Septic Shock, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) | |
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Appendixes | |
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Heart and Breath Sounds | |
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Glasgow Coma Scale | |
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Cranial Nerves: Assessment and Dysfunctions | |
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Major Deep Tendon (Muscle-Stretch) Reflexes | |
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Major Superficial (Cutaneous) Reflexes | |
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Inotropic and Vasoactive Medication Infusions | |
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Sample Relaxation Technique | |
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Abbreviations Used in this Manual | |