Description
Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition is a definitive, multidisciplinary reference that bridges the gap between medical and surgical specialties in critical care. Designed to support the effective management of both adult and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), this comprehensive resource delivers practical, evidence-based guidance for the full spectrum of critical illness.
Edited by internationally recognized leaders in intensive care medicine—Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, Dr. Frederick A. Moore, with new editors Dr. Rinaldo Bellomo and Dr. John J. Marini—this edition reflects the collective expertise of a global network of contributing authors across anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, pediatrics, and critical care.
The textbook provides a clear and concise understanding of the pathophysiology of critical illness, integrating relevant basic science with current and emerging therapeutic approaches. It addresses both medical and surgical aspects of critical care in a single, easy-to-use reference, supporting coordinated, multidisciplinary patient management.
Updated content includes advances in procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and ventricular assist devices (VADs). Additional key topics include organ support, echocardiography, telemedicine, antibiotic stewardship, antiviral therapies, coagulation and anticoagulation strategies, and more.
A hallmark of this edition is its full-color design, enriched with tables, algorithms, diagnostic images, summary boxes, and key points that streamline complex information for rapid clinical reference. Companion videos and exclusive online chapters demonstrate commonly performed procedures, enhancing practical skill development. An enhanced eBook is included, providing access to all content across multiple devices.
Comprehensive, authoritative, and clinically focused, Textbook of Critical Care remains an indispensable resource for intensivists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, emergency physicians, trainees, nurses, and all members of the multidisciplinary critical care team.
