Icu Recall (Recall Series)

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Summary: Provides a basic introduction to ICU.
Review: This book is simplistic in its nature and provides a basic introduction to the intensive care setting. The book is designed for the inexperienced critical care practioner who may have questions to answer at the bedside.

The format of the book is in body systems and related topics and is set out in question and answer format. The questions and the answers provided are simplistic in nature and do not provide comprehensive detail. The book is designed to provide answers to questions that an inexperienced practioner may be afraid to ask.

The main criticism of this book is that at times the answers appear too simplistic and comments by the author condescending. However it provides a useful tool for bedside care of a critically ill patient.

The inclusion as an information card/bookmark of the documentation guideline in the ICU is an excellent idea, particularly useful for the inexperienced note writer in the critical care setting.

In conclusion a good simplistic text for the beginning critical care practitioner to use.