Critical care medicine update: essentials for the nonintensivist, part 2.

Chandra K Katikireddy, Ware G Kuschner

Journal: Comprehensive therapy 2006;32(2):82-9

PMID: 16845150

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Abstract

In Part 2 of this update on the essentials of critical care medicine for the nonintensivist, we continue our review of common problems encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). The focus of this part is on renal failure, acid-base disturbances, common ICU complications, nutrition management, endocrine disorders, prognostic indicators and principles of patient- and family-centered care.

Address: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.

DOI: 10.1385/comp:32:2:82

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MeSH Terms: Acid-Base Imbalance, Advance Directives, Critical Care, Cross Infection, Endocrine System Diseases, Fever, Humans, Nutritional Support, Patient-Centered Care, Renal Insufficiency