Describes the basic concepts you need to know to care for adult patients safely and effectively. Uses a body system organization that encompasses 95 diseases and conditions, addressing the Definition of the disease or condition - Underlying pathophysiology - Clinical presentation - Diagnostic tests and arrhythmia strips (where applicable) - and Management of the clinical condition. Covers 40 medications specific to Critical Care. Covers Blood gases - Mechanical ventilation - Hemodynamic monitoring - Nutritional support - Infectious diseases - and Psychosocial concerns in the Basics Tab. Provides coverage of multiple system failure, trauma, and burns. Offers helpful tools, including a Guide to abbreviations - ECG record - Form for phone numberscommunity resources - Spanish and non-verbal communication tools - and an Index for quick reference. Uses write-on, wipe-off, reusable pages with full-color illustrations.