Description

Intensive care medicine, or critical care medicine is a branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions that may require sophisticated life support and monitoring. The focus of this book endorsed by World Federation of Societies on Intensive and Critical Care Medicine is the "state of the art" of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine as well as new insights into basic science, clinical research and therapeutic interventions. Comprehensive though easy-to-consult, updated and written by world-renowned expert, the book will be a very useful tool in the daily practice of all health professionals working in the intensive and critical care environment.