Procedures and Techniques in Intensive Care Medicine Richard S. Irwin, MD Frank B. Cerra, MD James M. Rippe, MD

The thoroughly updated atlas of procedures and techniques from Irwin and Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, Fourth Edition is now available as a separate portable paperback reference. This extremely practical "how-to" guide provides graphically illustrated, step-by-step instructions for every diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used in adult critical care. Coverage of each procedure includes indications, contraindications, equipment, technique, complications, and ongoing care. All ICU staff as well as general practitioners can depend on this manual for immediate access to reliable, easy-to-follow instructions.