Section I: The Essentials
Chapter 1: Assessment of Critically Ill Patients and Their Families
Chapter 2: Planning Care for Critically Ill Patients and Their Families
Chapter 3: Interpretation and Management of Basic Cardiac Rhythms
Chapter 4: Hemodynamic Monitoring
Chapter 5: Airway and Ventilatory Management
Chapter 6: Pain, Sedation, and Neuromuscular Blockade Management
Chapter 7: Pharmacology
Chapter 8: Ethical and Legal Considerations
Section II: Pathologic Conditions
Chapter 9: Cardiovascular System
Chapter 10: Respiratory System
Chapter 11: Multisystem Problems
Chapter 12: Neurologic System
Chapter 13: Hematologic and Immune Systems
Chapter 14: Gastrointestinal System
Chapter 15: Renal System
Chapter 16: Endocrine System
Chapter 17: Trauma
Section III: Advanced Concepts
Chapter 18: Advanced ECG Concepts
Chapter 19: Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts
Chapter 20: Advanced Respiratory Concepts: Modes of Ventilation
Chapter 21: Advanced Neurologic Concepts
Section IV: Key Reference Information
Chapter 22: Normal Laboratory Reference Values
Chapter 23: Implementing Crisis Standards of Care
Chapter 24: Hemodynamic Monitoring Troubleshooting Guide
Chapter 25: Cardiac Rhythms, ECG Characteristics, and Treatment Guide.