Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Premium study guide provides all of the key concepts you need to pass the Adult CCRN exam, with detailed review and full-length practice tests plus online practice.This book features:A 25-question pretest to help pinpoint areas in need of intensive study needed to prepare for the Adult CCRN exam (also known as the Direct Care Pathway)Detailed subject reviews relevant to nursing, pediatric care, and critical care, including Cardiovascular Concepts, Pulmonary Concepts, Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Concepts, and more, in an easy-to-digest outline format, along with corresponding practice questions and answer explanationsTwo full-length practice CCRN tests in the book, each with 150 multiple-choice questions and fully explained answersOne full-length online practice exam with detailed answer explanations and scoringMore than 500 practice questions overall, for review and studyCCRN certification is a requirement in order to work in areas such as intensive care units, cardiac care units, combined ICUs/CCUs, medical/surgical ICUs, trauma units, or critical care transport/flight. CCRNs who have successfully passed the test report that self-study with sets of practice questions is an excellent strategy for success. Don’t take chances with your CCRN certification—let Barron’s CCRN book help you achieve the next level of professional achievement. Read more

There are pirated copies for sale that are not legitimate. The ISBN-13 for my book is 978-0985296568. Be sure that the copy you are purchasing shows this. The actual publication date for the real book is April 9, 2021.Do not click on other links that don't have this ISBN-13 number or have a different publication date. Those take you to a pirated copy that is full of gibberish. I try to update Amazon when I see these. The third edition of The Ventilator Book combines the content of the original book with key chapters from The Advanced Ventilator Book into one comprehensive reference. The Ventilator Book has been the go-to reference for physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, fellows, residents, and students working in the Intensive Care Unit since 2012. It has been published in four languages, with over 50,000 copies in print. Dr. William Owens explains, in clear language, the basics of respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation. This is a guide to keep in your jacket pocket, call room, or in the ICU. Chapters have been updated to reflect new developments in critical care medicine and the experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is divided into sections on physiology and technology; conventional modes and basic concepts; and unconventional modes and advanced concepts. As always, there are chapters for initial ventilator setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony, rescue therapies for ARDS, and ECMO are also covered.The goal of The Ventilator Book is to demystify mechanical ventilation for the nonexpert practitioner and to emphasize safe, patient-based critical care. This edition lives up to the intent of the best-selling original, which is to make difficult concepts easy to understand. Read more

Be prepared for exam day with Barron’s. Trusted content from an Adult CCRN Exam expert!Barron’s Adult CCRN Exam Flashcards includes 425 up-to-date content review and practice questions.Written by an Experienced Educator and NurseLearn from Barron’s--all content is written and reviewed by an expert CCRN review course instructor and former clinical nurse specialist  Build your understanding with review and practice tailored to the most recent Adult CCRN exam (also known as the Direct Care Pathway)Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it’s like having a trusted tutor by your sideBe Confident on Exam DaySharpen your test-taking skills with practice questions for all sections of the exam blueprint that reflect actual exam questions in format, content, and degree of difficultyDeepen your understanding by reviewing the detailed answer explanations that accompany all questionsStrengthen your knowledge with a review of all essential topics, including cardiovascular concepts, respiratory concepts, multisystem concepts, and much more, in an easy-to-follow outline formatCustomize your review using a convenient sorting ring that allows you to arrange the cards in an order that best suits your studying needsAlso available in digital format!  Read more

"The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals" is an indispensable resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and nurses in managing critically ill patients. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the world of vasopressors and inotropes, offering a blend of scientific understanding using evidence-based medicine and practical wisdom.Authored by Dr. Eddy J Gutierrez, a board-certified Intensivist, this handbook begins with the basic pillars of hemodynamics. It then progresses beyond basic concepts to detailed discussions on each type of vasopressor and inotrope, providing insights into their clinical applications, indications, and contraindications using evidence-based practices as the foundation. Its unique question-and-answer format demystifies topics like shock management, cardiac output improvement, and patient stabilization, making it ideal for students and healthcare professionals.Real-world case studies and clinical scenarios enrich the text, offering practical examples of how to apply theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting. The book emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine, advocating for tailored treatment plans and continuous patient monitoring to ensure the best possible outcomes.Whether you're a seasoned critical care professional or new to the field, "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook" is a valuable addition to your library. It not only serves as a day-to-day reference but also as a foundation for ongoing learning in this dynamic and challenging area of medicine. Elevate your medical expertise today. Click to purchase "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook" and become adept at navigating the complexities of vasopressors and inotropes in clinical practice! Read more

There are pirated copies for sale that are not legitimate. The ISBN-13 for my book is 978-0985296575. Be sure that the copy you are purchasing shows this. The actual publication date for the real book is June 2, 2022.Do not click on other links that don't have this ISBN-13 number or have a different publication date. Those take you to a pirated copy that is full of gibberish. I try to update Amazon when I see these. The ICU Survival Book is a guide for residents, students, advanced practice providers, and critical care nurses who want to learn the basics of critical care medicine. This reference is designed to follow the systems-based format that is used during rounds in the intensive care unit.Hemodynamics, respiratory failure, neurocritical care, and massive transfusion protocols are among the topics covered. The ICU Survival Book is not a comprehensive textbook on critical care. It is designed to be a tool to be used at the bedside, between patients, and in the workroom. Each section has a list of things you'll be expected to know on rounds, along with the key concepts you must understand to survive your ICU rotation.The ICU Survival Book is the latest publication from the author of the internationally bestselling The Ventilator Book. Dr. William Owens is known for explaining complex medical subjects in terms that are easy for learners to understand. This book is perfect for trainees, students on clinical rotations, and unit staff. Read more

Nine months of tying tourniquets and pushing new medications, of IVs, chest compressions, and defibrillator shocks - that was Kevin Grange's initiation into emergency medicine when, at age 36, he enrolled in the "Harvard of paramedic schools": UCLA's Daniel Freeman paramedic program, long considered one of the best and most intense paramedic training programs in the world. Few jobs can match the stress, trauma, and drama that a paramedic calls a typical day at the office, and few educational settings can match the pressure and competitiveness of paramedic school. Blending months of classroom instruction with ER rotations and a grueling field internship with the Los Angeles Fire Department, UCLA's paramedic program is like a mix of boot camp and med school. It would turn out to be the hardest thing Grange had ever done, but also the most transformational and inspiring. An in-depth look at the trials and tragedies that paramedic students experience daily, Lights and Sirens is ultimately about the best part of humanity - people working together to help save a human life. Read more

A fundamental and thorough guide to the treatment of hospitalized patients in critical care situations. Critical Care and Hospitalist Medicine Made Ridiculously Simple provides both introductory information as well as a complete base of knowledge that will be useful from medical student, to resident, to fellow, to practicing intensivist, hospitalist, internist, and specialists all charged with caring for patients in the ICU and Emergency Department, as well as the wards.***This new edition includes thoroughly revised and updated information regarding the latest medications, guidelines, and procedures when treating in the ICU and Emergency Department.***Major highlights of the extensive edits since the previous edition:Extensive revisions to the POCUS chapter which now includes QR code access to ulatrasound videos related to the textA new chapter on Acute Liver FailureNumerous edits to the ventilator chaptersHematologic emergenciesPain controlUpdates throughout ALL CHAPTERS related to new information and suggested reading references making the book the most current on the marketOver 100 completely redrawn illustrations, charts, and tablesTopics include:The Art of Patient Presentation, Approach to Acute Care Chest Radiology with the Top Ten X-ray Bad Guys, goals and findings of Point of Care Ultrasound, Sepsis and Resuscitation, Management of Tachyarrythmias, Running a Code, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Acute Decompensated Heart Failure, High Systemic Arterial Blood Pressure, Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease, Basic Airway Management, Acute Respiratory Failure, Mechanics of Respiratory Failure, Mechanical Ventilation, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Obstructive Lung Disease and Respiratory Failure, Weaning From Mechanical Ventilation, Bleeding Clotting and Hematological Emergencies, Transfusion Medicine, Acute Kidney Injury, GI Bleeding, Acid-Base Disorders, Drug Overdose, and Neurologic Emergencies.The current and practical content is organized in a logical, conceptual manner, using plain English for rapid assimilation of information, and focusing on critical care facts and approaches required to keep the critically ill patient alive and thriving. Read more

EKG/ECG Interpretation WORKBOOK - Over 300 questions and exercises designed to test your knowledge and memory retention so that you can feel more confident. Avoid feeling nervous and uncertain before the test by making sure you are thoroughly prepared. The perfect complement to any EKG textbook or pamphlet.Being able to interpret ECGs correctly is critical in diagnosing and treating life-threatening arrhythmias. Feedback from our readers has informed us that while they love the textbook, they're looking for more quizzes and exercises on ECGs. This workbook contains exercises only and serves as a complement to any ECG textbook or pamphlet. You will be able to test your knowledge to see if you remember everything correctly. That way, you will feel more confident that you have mastered this topic when it's time for you to take the actual test!This EKG Workbook contains different types of exercises. Some of these are: Fill in the blanksMultiple choice questions (MCQs)Label the pictureIf you've already gone through our ECG textbook and are ready to test your knowledge with some pertinent questions and exercises, then this ECG workbook is exactly what you need. Being a companion to our EKG textbook, it can be used in the following ways: After you've finished the textbook, you can use this workbook to test your knowledge retention.If you have already studied this topic in the past, and you're feeling really confident, you can actually start off with the workbook first and see where you stand. If you find knowledge gaps, then you can go through the textbook to improve your grasp of the subject.We hope you'll find this workbook a good practice tool to improve your understanding of different ECGs. Click 'Add to Cart' and start testing your knowledge! Read more

Dr. Paul L. Marino’s concise, engaging writing style is just one of many reasons that Marino’s The ICU Book is the best-selling reference in critical care. This highly regarded, full-color resource contains the essential information needed to care for patients in any ICU, regardless of the specialty designation of the unit. The newly revised Fifth Edition continues the focus on practical aspects of patient care and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the care of critically ill patients. The intended audience incudes medical students, interns and residents in medicine, surgery, and anesthesiology, critical care physicians and nurses, physician’s assistants, respiratory therapists, and paramedics.  Dr. Marino has been a practicing critical care specialist for 44 years, and the material in his book is a reflection of this vast experience. The text has been completely rewritten and incorporates the latest concepts and most recent clinical practice guidelines. Because this is a single-author text, the writing and style are consistent from chapter to chapter, and redundancies are held to a minimum. New chapters have been added on fluid management, approaches to clinical shock, acute pulmonary embolism, liver failure, and acute pancreatitis. As in prior editions, there are numerous illustrations and tables that highlight the material in the text, and each chapter ends with a section called “A Final Word” that presents a take-home message from the chapter. The text will be updated quarterly to include recently published guidelines and pertinent clinical studies. Enrich your eBook reading experienceRead directly on your preferred device(s),such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook,powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Read more

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New 8th Edition! Innovative resource for interactive, simulation-based teaching and learning The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). The course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to resuscitation of the newborn to health care professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery.NRP Essentials and NRP Advanced The NRP, 8th edition, introduces a new educational methodology to better meet the needs of health care professionals who manage the newly born baby.New in the 8th editionKey Points at the beginning of each lesson.Quick Response (QR) codes that enable the reader to view short videos about the topics on their mobile device.Lesson Review Questions grouped together at the end of each lesson.Quality Improvement Opportunities and Frequently Asked Questions in each lesson.New sections in Lesson 10 (Special Considerations) about resuscitation of the newborn with a myelomeningocele or an abdominal wall defect.Three Supplemental Lessons (Improving Resuscitation Team Performance, Resuscitation Outside the Delivery Room, and Bringing Quality Improvement to Your Resuscitation Team) that allow NRP users to enhance their resuscitation knowledge and performance.   Read more

Now a Los Angeles Times BestsellerThe New York Times Book Review: "Awdish's book is the one I wished we were given as assigned reading our first year of medical school, alongside our white coats and stethoscopes...dramatic, engaging and instructive."A riveting first-hand account of a physician who's suddenly a dying patient and her revelation of the horribly misguided standard of care in the medical worldDr. Rana Awdish never imagined that an emergency trip to the hospital would result in hemorrhaging nearly all of her blood volume and losing her unborn first child. But after her first visit, Dr. Awdish spent months fighting for her life, enduring consecutive major surgeries and experiencing multiple overlapping organ failures. At each step of the recovery process, Awdish was faced with something even more unexpected: repeated cavalier behavior from her fellow physicians―indifference following human loss, disregard for anguish and suffering, and an exacting emotional distance. Hauntingly perceptive and beautifully written, In Shock allows the reader to transform alongside Awidsh and watch what she discovers in our carefully-cultivated, yet often misguided, standard of care. Awdish comes to understand the fatal flaws in her profession and in her own past actions as a physician while achieving, through unflinching presence, a crystalline vision of a new and better possibility for us all. As Dr. Awdish finds herself up against the same self-protective partitions she was trained to construct as a medical student and physician, she artfully illuminates the dysfunction of disconnection. Shatteringly personal, and yet wholly universal, she offers a brave road map for anyone navigating illness while presenting physicians with a new paradigm and rationale for embracing the emotional bond between doctor and patient. Read more

Feeling unsure about your critical care nursing skills? Time to gain some confident know-how, with the freshly updated Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!®, 5th Edition.   This friendly, fully illustrated guide offers clear, concise direction on treating numerous acute and life-threatening issues. Absorb current best practices on critical care basics and specialized areas such as advanced life support measures, multisystem trauma, and treating specialized needs. This is ideal guidance for students, nurses new to clinical care, and those preparing for the Critical Care (CCRN) certification exam.  Let this expert review text guide you to exam and on-the-unit success:NEW end-of-book practice examExpansive, systems-based review of acute care conditions for all body systemsGuidance on treating multisystem disorders – burns, hyperthermia, hypothermia, hypovolemic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), septic shock, trauma and moreExpert guidance on nursing skills – blood and fluid replacement, rapid assessment and interventions, emergency measures, fluid replacement/resuscitation, drug therapy, pressure ulcer management, moderate sedation, CPR and emergency cardiac care, and more Numerous images and charts demonstrate clinical use of IV fluids, interpreting serum electrolyte test results, drug therapy for multisystem disorders, and more Step-by-step direction on performing blood transfusions with a guide to transfusion reactionsTop-level instruction in areas including oncology, acute care surgery, drug overdose and poisoning, palliative care and pain management, nutrition, prevention and screening, professional roles and ethics, test-taking strategiesIdeal review text for grasping the components required to master the CCRN certification examChapter features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapterAdvice from experts – tips and tricks and key troubleshooting techniquesTake charge! – potentially lethal situations and steps to take when they occurHandle with care – identifies concerns and actions related to elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patientsWeighing the evidence – highlights research that guides practiceMemory joggers – memory aids to help you grasp and remember difficult conceptsCertification tips – draws out the most important concepts from each chapter in relation to the CCRN examQuick quiz – end-of-chapter multiple choice questions, with answers and rationalesPractice makes perfect – extensive end-of-book practice exam to test knowledge in preparation for NCLEX and certification    About the Clinical Editor David W. Woodruff, PhD, APRN, CNE, CCRN-K, FNAP, is Faculty Development Specialist at the Center for Faculty Excellence at the Chamberlain College of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio.   Read more

Illustrated and explained simply this book is for anyone that works in an intensive care unit - residents, pulmonary/critical care fellows, therapists, or nurses who wants a better understanding of mechanical ventilation.Easy explanations of physiology and pathology with practical tips.Fun IllustrationEasy ExplanationsPhysiology to help understandingPractical TipsThe author is an award winning educator and physician with experience in critical care and pulmonary medicine. Years of explaining mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, hypoxemia, dyssynchrony... to residents have made it clear what concepts cause the most confusion. You can benefit from this. Read more

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! Covering both surgical and anesthetic considerations, Anesthesiologist’s Manual of Surgical Procedures, Sixth Edition, is an essential resource for formulation of an anesthetic plan and perioperative management of patients. All chapters are written by both surgeons and anesthesiologists, giving you a detailed, real-world perspective on the many variables that accompany today’s surgical procedures.   Presents preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative anesthetic considerations in a clear, templated format, summarizing all courses of action in easy-to-read tables. Describes what the surgeon will likely be doing, variants of the procedure or approaches, patient population characteristics, and details of the procedure including positioning, length of procedure, postop care, and more. Features a full-color design to enhance readability of the tables and clarity of the illustrations. Updates to this edition include a new, heavily illustrated chapter overviewing regional blocks and new appendices covering individual components of enhanced recovery (ERAS) protocols and intraoperative use of transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange (THRIVE); as well as new, rapidly accessible tables and figures set on the inside back cover reviewing useful, but easily forgotten facts and dermatomes. An ideal reference for anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, and CRNAs. Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Read more

The Advanced Ventilator Book is a companion to the best-selling The Ventilator Book and is written for clinicians who already have a solid foundation in the basics of mechanical ventilation. It goes beyond the ventilator itself to discuss strategies for severe hypoxemia and rescue maneuvers for refractory respiratory failure. Subjects covered in The Advanced Ventilator Book include:•Optimal PEEP•Treatment of severe bronchospasm•Prone positioning•Therapeutic neuromuscular blockade•Inhaled nitric oxide•Veno-Venous ECMO•The seven rules of severe respiratory failureDr. William Owens explains these complex concepts in a clear and readable manner. Like the original, this book is meant to be used in the ICU or Emergency Department instead of the library. The focus is on the bedside care of critically ill patients, as it should be. Read more

Winner of a Christopher Award—now with a discussion guide “Perhaps one lesson to draw from the pandemic, with help from books like this one, is that the ICU experience can be changed for the better” (The Washington Post) for both patients and their families. You will learn how in this timely, urgent, and compassionate work by a world-renowned critical care doctor.In this rich blend of science, medical history, profoundly humane patient stories, and personal reflection, Dr. Wes Ely describes his mission to prevent ICU patients from being harmed by the technology that is keeping them alive. Readers will experience the world of critical care through the eyes of a physician who drastically changed his clinical practice to offer person-centered health care and through cutting-edge research convinced others to do the same. Dr. Ely’s groundbreaking investigations advanced the understanding of post– intensive care struggles and introduced crucial changes that reshaped treatment: minimizing sedation, maximizing mobility, and providing supportive aftercare. Dr. Ely shows that there are ways to bring humanity into the ICU and that “technology plus touch” is a proven path toward returning ICU patients to the lives they had before their hospital stays. An essential resource for anyone who will be affected by illness—which is all of us. Read more

Covering all four critical care board exams (anesthesiology, surgery, internal medicine, and neurology), Critical Care Medicine Review: 1000 Questions and Answers prepares you for exam success as well as clinical practice in today’s ICU. This full-color, easy-to-use review tool provides challenging case studies, relevant images, multiple-choice board-style questions, rationales for correct and incorrect answers, and references for every question. Edited by instructors of anesthesia and critical care from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, this comprehensive resource is an ideal study guide for critical care fellows, recertifying practitioners, and CCRNs.   Contains 1000 multiple-choice, case study questions and answers that mirror the four critical care exams in both content and distribution of questions and topics.Covers all body systems as well as Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation; Pharmacology and Toxicology; Research, Administration, and Ethics; and miscellaneous topics such as pregnancy, dermatologic disorders, and thermoregulatory disorders.Answers include detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect responses, as well as references for further study and review.Enrich Your eBook Reading ExperienceRead directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Read more