Synopses & Reviews
Acute and Critical Care Formulas and Laboratory Values makes it easy to find the essential formulas and laboratory data necessary in the Critical Care setting. Pocket-sized for quick referenceHandy outline format puts key information "at your fingertips"Includes graphics, tables, algorithms, and scoring systems useful for interpreting critical care dataChapters separated by organ systemPractical appendixes of "Abbreviations" and "Key Telephone Numbers"A special "Notes" section for recording frequently used formulas
Synopsis
This pocket guide is a single-volume source of the most common and important formulas and laboratory values used in the daily practice of acute care and critical care medicine.
About the Author
Joseph Varon, MD, is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Medicine, Assistant Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Assistant Director of Respiratory Care Services, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Robert E. Fromm, Jr., MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine, Sections of Cardiology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Baylor College of Medicine, and Medical Director of Emergency Services, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas.
Table of Contents
1. Cardiovascular Formulas and Facts.- 2. Endocrinology and Metabolism Formulas.- 3. Environmental Facts and Formulas.- 4. Gastrointestinal Facts and Formulas.- 5. Hematological Facts and Formulas.- 6. Infectious Diseases Formulas and Facts.- 7. Neurological Formulas and Facts.- 8. Nutrition Formulas and Facts.- 9. Obstetrics & Gynecology Formulas and Facts.- 10. Oncology Formulas.- 11. Pediatric Formulas and Laboratory Values.- 12. Pulmonary Formulas and Facts.- 13. Renal, Fluid & Electrolyte Formulas and Facts.- 14. Statistics and Epidemiology.- 15. Toxicology Formulas and Facts.- 16. Trauma Facts and Formulas.- 17. Common Laboratory Values.