Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2014

The Yearbook compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine. Comprehensively documents the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research in intensive care and emergency medicine Written by acknowledged experts in the field Borad appeal for all who work in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine Table of contents Infections and sepsis.- Optimal oxygen therapy.- Mechanical ventilation.- Lung protective strategies.- Acute respiratory distress syndrome.- Pulmonary edema.- Fluid therapy.- Early goal-directed therapy and hemodynamic optimization.- Monitoring.- Cardiac concerns.- Ischemic brain damage.- Gastrointestinal problems.- Renal issues.- Coagulation and bleeding.- Sedation.- Metabolic disorders and nutrition.- ICU organization and quality issues.- Moving forward... Vincent, Jean-Louis (Ed.)