دانلود کتاب داروها در مراقبت های ویژه Handbook of Drugs in Intensive Care: An A-Z Guide- 5ED (کد: RPN1099)

A thoroughly updated edition of this well-established guide to drugs and prescribing for intensive care. The book is split into two sections: an A-Z guide to the drugs available, and concise notes on the key topics and situations faced on a daily basis. The A-Z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses, limitations, administration directions and adverse effects. The second section details complications that may arise in patients with particular conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy and renal failure, and other factors that may affect drug prescribing. This revised edition includes eleven new drug monographs and covers several new topics, including sepsis and drugs for organ donation. Inside the back cover is a colour fold-out chart showing drug compatibility for intravenous administration. Presented in a concise, compact format, this book is an invaluable resource for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients.

 

Provides an A-Z of drugs, allowing quick access for the reader

Includes a fold-out chart showing drug compatibility for IV administration

Features 11 new drug monographs and covers new topics including sepsis and drugs for organ donation

Review

 

“The layout is intuitive, providing valuable information in an easily digestible format … it contains concentrated goodness. Overall, this edition is an improvement on the already excellent title and … represents great value for money.”

The Pharmaceutical Journal

 

Review of previous edition:

“The book is particularly strong on newer medicines … and is stuffed full of useful pearls and snippets of information … an excellent book that can act as a touchstone for front-line clinical pharmacists in critical care.”

The Pharmaceutical Journal

 

Book Description

 

The fifth edition of this compact, practical pocketbook provides easy access for the reader with an A-Z listing of each drug and accompanying advice on its correct administration and potential adverse effects. It is an invaluable resource for all healthcare professionals working in the intensive care setting.

 

Introduction

How to use this book

Abbreviations

Drugs: an A–Z guide

Short notes: routes of administration

Loading dose

Drug metabolism

Enzyme systems

Drug excretion

Drug tolerance

Drug interactions

Therapeutic drug monitoring

Pharmacology in the critically ill

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Management of acute major anaphylaxis

Management of severe hyperkalaemia

Management of malignant hyperthermia

Sedation, analgesia and neuromuscular blockade

Management of status epilepticus

Management of delirium tremens and alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Anti-arrhythmic drugs

Inotropes and vasopressors

Bronchospasm

Anti-ulcer drugs

Immunonutrition in the ICU

Corticosteroids

Short synacthen test

Bone marrow rescue following nitrous oxide

Antioxidants

Prophylaxis following splenectomy

Anti-microbial drugs

Renal replacement therapy

Appendices: Appendix A. Creatinine clearance

Appendix B. Weight conversion (stones/lb to kg)

Appendix C. BMI calculator

Appendix D. Lean body weight charts

Appendix E. Infusion rate/dose calculation

Appendix F. Drug compatibility chart

Appendix G. Omeprazole administration record

Appendix H. Sodium content of oral medications

Appendix I. Drug management of the brain-stem dead donor

Appendix J. Continuous vancomycin infusion

Appendix K. Child-Pugh score

Appendix L. Severe sepsis algorithm

Drug index.