Pediatric Critical Care E-Book

Pediatric Critical Care, 5th Edition remains the leading resource for clinicians working in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Edited by Drs. Bradley P. Fuhrman and Jerry J. Zimmerman, this edition provides comprehensive coverage from basic science to advanced clinical applications, integrating current evidence, expert guidance, and practical strategies to optimize care for critically ill children. Designed for physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals, the book emphasizes an organ-system approach and addresses both clinical practice and emerging trends in pediatric critical care.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Entire spectrum of pediatric critical care, including development, function, and treatment of a wide range of disease entities.
• Organ-System Approach: Logical organization by organ system for clear understanding and efficient clinical application.
• Enhanced Visuals: Hundreds of photos, diagrams, algorithms, and clinical pearls to aid learning and decision-making.
• New and Expanded Content: Includes 18 new chapters covering delirium, metabolism, endocrinology, nutrition, nursing responsibilities, bedside ultrasound, and more.
• Updated Topics: Critical communication, professionalism, long-term outcomes, palliative care, ultrasonography, ventilator-induced lung injury, non-invasive ventilation, CNS pathophysiology, immunity, and infection.
• Expert Consult eBook Included: Searchable text, figures, Q&As, and references across multiple devices.
• Board Review Support: Over 500 online board-style questions and answers for exam preparation and self-assessment.
• Global Perspective: Includes guidance for PCCM in resource-limited settings and contemporary best practices.