Designed for residents and active community emergency physicians, this book is part of the “What Do I Do Now: Emergency Medicine” series and focuses on critical care emergencies. Using a case-based approach, it covers a wide range of scenarios, both common and unique, encountered in critical care emergencies. The chapters are authored by physicians with training in critical care and emergency medicine, offering a unique perspective on the ongoing management of critical illnesses. The primary emphasis is on following guideline-based protocols, in accordance with national and local recommendations, for frequently seen conditions like pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, and trauma.
Within this volume, you’ll find thorough reviews of commonly diagnosed conditions, procedural guidelines, clinical recommendations, and management challenges. Each chapter concludes with concise summaries that serve as quick point-of-care references for clinicians during their shifts.
“Critical Care Emergencies” is a captivating compilation of thought-provoking cases that caters to both trainees on clinical shifts and practicing emergency medicine physicians seeking a refresher. It also functions as a self-assessment tool, evaluating the reader’s ability to answer the essential question, “What do I do now?”
