Ideally suited for students in critical care rotations and residents, this concise, practical handbook presents the essentials of medical and surgical critical care in an easy-to-read tormat. In this brand-new 4th Edition of Critical Care Medicine: The Essentials, the authors succinctly explain the pathophysiology underlymg cimical disorders and the key principles of diagnosis and patient management, emphasizing cost-effective approaches. The authors stress a fundamental understandmg of the essentials, not simply "what" but also "why." By understanding the essentials, the reader can take this knowledge not only to the bedside, but adapt to future changes in practice.

This 4th Edition includes enhanced discussion of CT for abdominal disorders, new ACLS guidelines, and new material on removable IVC filters, interventional radiologic techniques for GI bleeding, and use of vascular ultrasound.