Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition: Bridging the Gap in Critical Care

By renowned intensivists Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, Dr. Frederick A. Moore, Dr. Rinaldo Bellomo, and Dr. John J. Marini, this comprehensive textbook offers a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of adult and pediatric patients in the ICU.

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Critical Care

This 8th edition provides evidence-based guidance to overcome a full range of practice challenges in critical care, covering both medical and surgical aspects for adult and pediatric patients. With contributions from experts in anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics, this textbook is an indispensable resource for every member of the critical care team.

Key Features and Updates

• Concise and readable understanding of the pathophysiology of critical illness and new therapeutic approaches to critical care
• Covers new information on procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and VADs
• Discusses key topics such as organ support, telemedicine, echocardiography, antibiotic stewardship, antiviral agents, coagulation and anti-coagulation, and more
• Features a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms, diagnostic images, and key points that clarify important concepts and streamline complex information for quick reference
• Includes companion videos and exclusive chapters online that cover commonly performed procedures

Product Details

Publisher: Elsevier
Language: English
Hardcover: 1376 pages
ISBN-10: 0323759297
ISBN-13: 978-0323759298
Publication Date: February 16, 2023

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in critical care with this authoritative textbook, featuring a multidisciplinary approach and contributions from international experts in the field.