This current version of the Ranger Handbook is a guide for the U.S. Army Rangers, a globally elite military unit. The techniques herein have been tried and trued during hundreds of years of American warfare, and are guaranteed to be the best in the world.

Topics include how to lead and decide under stress, motivate individuals, and manage teams. Military scouting, fighting, ambushing, and modern urban warfare, such as building entry and sniper operations are explained in detail.

Fieldcraft such as concealment, first aid, navigation, and finding food and water are also covered. Moreover, there is practical information on mountain climbing, tactical use of explosives, navigating rivers, and aerial maneuvers such as parachute insertions and helicopter-based assaults.

In simple language, the Ranger Handbook gives practical ways to conduct warfare and win. Not for the weak or fainthearted.

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.

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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.

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About the Book: Concise yet comprehensive review of the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Most commonly encountered clinical scenarios and relevant topics are summarized in an easy to understand format. Can be used as quick reference guide during rounds, or during the patient encounter. Simplified version which can be used by physicians, pharmacists, nurses and allied health care staff. Author Biography: Dr. Asif Anwar graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, in Chicago IL, in 1997. Later he proceeded with his Internal Medicine residency training, at University of New Jersey (UMD-NJ) and Saint Louis University in Saint Louis Missouri. He also completed his fellowship training in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from SLUH in 2008. He has been affiliated with the US Air force, and currently holds the rank of a Major, and works with the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), and as a Flight Surgeon with the Air National Guard. He is board certified and a Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians. He is Clinical Assistant Professor, at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Anwar has published original research in the peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The key to managing kidney disease and promoting kidney function is to eat right. If you have chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis, there is no need to worry because a renal diet has been proven to significantly address the aches and pain and discomfort of kidney failure and help your kidneys to thrive. A renal diet consist of foods that are low in sodium, potassium, protein and phosphorus.This cookbook will help to keep your kidney disease in check, with delicious and healthy recipes that are tailored to your dietary needs. The recipes contain nutritional values that help you make informed decisions. There are over 100 recipes that cover your breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks requirements and they all taste good Get your copy now

Do you struggle with feeling detached from others and a lack of interest in social interactions? Do you find it difficult to form and maintain relationships? If so, you may have Schizoid Personality Disorder. In this self-help book, you will discover effective strategies and techniques to help you manage and overcome the challenges associated with Schizoid Personality Disorder. You will learn how to build meaningful connections with others, develop emotional intelligence, and enhance your communication skills. Drawing on evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, this book will guide you through the process of self-awareness and acceptance. You will learn how to embrace your individuality and overcome the fear of intimacy while reducing social stigma and negative thought patterns. With a focus on mindfulness, boundaries, and self-care, this book will help you develop a support system, reduce feelings of isolation, and maintain progress and growth in your personal and professional life. Whether you are seeking to improve your relationships or simply looking to understand and manage your symptoms, this book will provide you with the tools and insights you need to thrive with Schizoid Personality Disorder.

As the number of patients receiving home care nutrition support increases, proper assessment and management of this therapy is crucial, and clinicians need to practice at an advanced level. This second edition provides practical nutrition care information for professionals working with individuals outside of the hospital including registered dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, and physicians. It covers screening, assessing, and treating malnutrition; outpatient nutrition care in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, and home enteral and parenteral nutrition. Each chapter describes the disease process as well as the management of the disease or therapy.

Key Features

• Presents practical information on proper nutrition care of individuals in the outpatient setting and those receiving home nutrition support
• New information on GI tests and procedures; gastroparesis/pancreatitis, parenteral lipids, and bariatric surgery
• Expanded chapter on short bowel syndrome and malabsorptive disorders
• Additional information on feeding options including an overview of oral, oral supplements, and enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Teaches the user additional information on disease processes as well as the management of the disease or therapy

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Covering both the theoretical and practical aspects of critical care, Irwin & Rippe's Intensive Care Medicine, Ninth Edition, provides state-of-the-art, evidence-based knowledge for specialty physicians and non-physicians practicing in the adult intensive care environment. Drs. Craig M. Lilly, Walter A. Boyle, and Richard S. Irwin, along with a team of expert contributing authors and education expert, William F. Kelly, offer authoritative, comprehensive guidance from an interprofessional, collaborative, educational, and scholarly perspective, encompassing all adult critical care specialties.

• Provides easy access to evidence-based critical care practice

• Offers a practical, clinically oriented approach to intensive care, with detailed descriptions of procedures, incorporating new ultrasound and how-to videos that can easily be accessed in the eBook

• Key points are identified at the beginning of each chapter and in the margins of the text

• Key references chosen by the author experts are highlighted at the end of each chapter

• Available even during network downtime

• A key educational tool for learning critical care

• Comprehensive coverage of topics in the field of critical care, including current information provided in 215 chapters authored by well-recognized experts

• In-depth, comprehensive coverage that allows key skill acquisition

• Useful resource for board preparation

• New multiple-choice questions (more than 650!) with annotated answers accompany each chapter in the VST eBook, which also features over 300 videos, mainly diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound clips.

• Brings new expertise with senior editor Dr. Walter A. Boyle and online question editor William F. Kelly
  

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Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition, remains the go-to resource on the nurse's role in today's challenging critical care practice, delivering essential coverage of theory and principles within a practical context to prepare students to care for patients who are critically ill and their families. The text's popular holistic approach emphasizes comprehensive patient care, incorporating psychosocial concepts, assessment, and management of a variety of disorders.

Updated with the latest research and practices, this 12th Edition streamlines content to make complex information more approachable. Authors Patricia G. Morton and Paul Thurman along with a team of expert contributors have optimized the text to reflect essential coverage in an efficient approach ideal for a single-semester course. Clear, concise writing, engaging visuals, and application-focused learning features work together to promote critical thinking and clinical judgment, helping students build the clinical competence for effective patient care and make a confident transition to practice in critical care nursing.

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The groundbreaking text on critical care emergency medicine - updated with the latest evidence and recommendations

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Critical Care Emergency Medicine has become the standard reference for all clinicians who wish to understand the overlap between emergency medicine and critical care. Much like the field of emergency medicine itself, this text is a collaborative effort involving emergency physicians as well as clinicians from trauma, critical care, infectious diseases, and pulmonary medicine.

Critical Care Emergency Medicine teaches emergency physicians everything they must know and do to better care for critically ill patients in an emergency department or to provide care in an ICU. Enhanced by numerous algorithms that speed decision making and full-color illustrations demonstrating anatomy and technique, this book is an essential practice tool.

Incorporating the wisdom of both academic and community emergency medicine experts, Critical Care Emergency Medicine, Second Edition delivers expert coverage of:

• Airway and Ventilatory Support
• Pulmonary Disorders
• Cardiovascular Disorders
• Gastrointestinal and Renal Disorders
• Neurologic and Neurosurgical Disorders
• Hematologic and Endocrine Disorders
• Infectious Disorders
• Toxicologic Conditions
• Ultrasonography in Critical Care
• Special Considerations (including nutritional support, end-of-life issues, fluid management, and more)

If you are looking for an up-to-date, evidence-based text designed to take your critical care to the next level, your search ends here.

About the Book: Concise yet comprehensive review of the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. Most commonly encountered clinical scenarios and relevant topics are summarized in an easy to understand format. Can be used as quick reference guide during rounds, or during the patient encounter. Simplified version which can be used by physicians, pharmacists, nurses and allied health care staff. Author Biography: Dr. Asif Anwar graduated from Northeastern Illinois University, in Chicago IL, in 1997. Later he proceeded with his Internal Medicine residency training, at University of New Jersey (UMD-NJ) and Saint Louis University in Saint Louis Missouri. He also completed his fellowship training in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine from SLUH in 2008. He has been affiliated with the US Air force, and currently holds the rank of a Major, and works with the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT), and as a Flight Surgeon with the Air National Guard. He is board certified and a Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians. He is Clinical Assistant Professor, at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Anwar has published original research in the peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Introducing our CCRN Study Guide 2024-2025: 2 Practice Tests and Review Book for the Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse Exam [2nd Edition]!

Ascencia Test Prep's CCRN Study Guide 2024-2025 includes everything you need to pass the Critical Care Registered Nurse exam the first time.

• Quick review of the concepts covered on the CCRN exam
• 2 full practice tests with detailed answer explanations
• Tips and tricks from experienced critical care nurses

Ascencia Test Prep's CCRN Study Guide 2024-2025 is aligned with the official CCRN exam framework. Topics covered include:

• Cardiovascular Review
• Respiratory Review
• Endocrine Review
• Hematology and Immunology Review
• Gastrointestinal Review
• Renal and Genitourinary Review
• Integumentary Review
• Musculoskeletal Review
• Neurology Review
• Behavioral and Psychosocial Review
• Multisystem Review
• Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Review

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Ascencia Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product.

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At Ascencia Test Prep, we understand that healthcare professionals need high-quality educational resources. That's why our test prep materials are developed by credentialed experts with years of experience who are excited to share their knowledge with you. Whether you're just starting your career or ready to climb higher, we're here to help you feel ready on test day.

Respiratory care is the largest overall component of neonatal intensive care, and the fifth edition of the Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care is the leading bedside guide for all aspects of respiratory care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Its easy-to-read outline format is simple yet comprehensive and covers all aspects of lung disease in the newborn infant, including embryology, principles of mechanical ventilation, procedures and techniques, monitoring, devices, adjunctive therapies, management of respiratory illness, complications, outcomes, and related issues.

The latest edition includes fully revised and updated information, coverage on new equipment and devices, and an expanded authorship to enhance its international appeal. The new edition also features two new co-editors, Dr. Mark Mammel and Dr. Anton Van Kaam, internationally recognized experts in the field who bring a fresh perspective to the manual.

Divided into sixteen sections, the book begins with a section on lung development and maldevelopment, specifically covering the development of the respiratory system, malformations, deformations, disorders of the neonatal airway, and developmental lung anomalies. The second section reviews the principles of mechanical ventilation, with coverage on such topics as spontaneous breathing, oxygen therapy, oxygen toxicity, pulmonary mechanics, and ventilator parameters. The third section of the manual outlines procedures and techniques, including neonatal resuscitation, laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation, and tracheostomy. The following section dives into the monitoring of the ventilated patient, specifically focusing on continuous monitoring techniques, clinical controversies in pulse oximetry, and echocardiography. The next section spotlights noninvasive ventilatory techniques, such as nasal interfaces, humidified high-flow nasal cannula therapy, and sustained inflation.

The sixth section of the manual focuses on ventilatory modes and modalities, with coverage on intermittent mandatory ventilation, pressure support ventilation, and pressure control ventilation. The following section segues into high-frequency ventilation, reviewing general concepts, high-frequency jet ventilation, and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation. The eighth section centers around commonly used neonatal ventilators, such as the DRAEGER VN500 ventilator, the AVEA ventilator, and the Twinstream ventilator. The ninth section reviews adjunctive therapies, including hemodynamic support, nutritional support, the use of sedation and analgesia, inhaled nitric oxide therapy, and ECMO. The tenth section shifts gears to spotlight the management of common neonatal respiratory diseases, with chapters on mechanisms of respiratory failure, tissue hypoxia, respiratory distress syndrome, persistent pulmonary hypertension, and pulmonary hypoplasia/agensis among others.

Section eleven reviews the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, as well as the long-term outcome of newborns with this chronic lung disease. The next section presents complications associated with mechanical ventilation, such as thoracic air leaks, neonatal pulmonary hemorrhage, and neurologic complications. The following two sections spotlights ethical, legal and other considerations, among them nursing care of the ventilated infant, long-term ventilator dependency, home ventilation, withdrawal of ventilatory support, and medical liability and risk management. The fifteenth section focuses on research and literature, with coverage on interpreting medical literature, data collection and assessment of respiratory outcomes, and contemporary classics in neonatal respiratory care. The final section presents ventilatory case studies.

The text also features over 300 high-yield radiographic images, figures, tables, and algorithms.

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Bridging the gap between medical and surgical specialties in critical care, Textbook of Critical Care, 8th Edition, offers a practical, multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of adult and pediatric patients in the ICU. An outstanding editorial team, led by world-renowned intensivist Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, assisted by Dr. Frederick A. Moore and new editors Drs. Rinaldo Bellomo and John J. Marini, provides the evidence-based guidance you need to overcome a full range of practice challenges. A full-color art program, relevant basic science and key summary points in every chapter, and expert contributing authors from all over the world make this an indispensable resource for every member of the critical care team.

• Provides a concise, readable understanding of the pathophysiology of critical illness and new therapeutic approaches to critical care.

• Addresses both medical and surgical aspects in critical care for adult and pediatric patients in one comprehensive, easy-to-use reference.

• Shares the knowledge and expertise of the most recognized and trusted leaders in the field, with more international contributing authors than in previous editions.

• Covers new information on procedural and diagnostic ultrasound, prone positioning, ECMO, and VADs.

• Discusses key topics such as organ support, telemedicine, echocardiography, antibiotic stewardship, antiviral agents, coagulation and anti-coagulation, and more.

• Features a wealth of tables, boxes, algorithms, diagnostic images, and key points that clarify important concepts and streamline complex information for quick reference.

• Includes companion videos and exclusive chapters online that cover commonly performed procedures.

• Takes a multidisciplinary approach to critical care, with contributions from experts in anesthesia, surgery, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics.

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Get ready to wince, shudder, and even laugh. Critical Air: A Flight Nurse's Adventures from Alaska to Nepal will transport you to the world of patient care in some of the most challenging regions on earth.

Find out what it took for flight nurse Gwen Hutchins to reach and treat people in remote areas under brutal conditions, such as:

• Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands, during major storms
• Zhengzhou, China, during rolling blackouts
• Nepal, amid post-earthquake rubble
• Cebu City, Philippines, where circumstances led to Gwen's detention for ransom

Gwen writes unflinchingly. She uses gripping narratives and raw details - at times injected with a dose of humor, one of the tools in her survival kit. Critical Air offers a walk down memory lane with Gwen that is not for the faint of heart. Throughout her career as a flight nurse, she boldly went where most of us would never dream of going. You won't soon forget her incredible story!

A steamy romance it is not. Brainwreck is a chilling medical narrative befitting no formal genre. But it begs to be told. There is no other book on the market like it. Casting aside content advice and admonitions, the story goes boldly forth to raise awareness of serious inadequacies in healthcare. The tale is a quick read, unlike the unfathomable odyssey revealed within its pages. The journey began with a trip to an emergency room to treat a head laceration after a fall. I exited twenty-six days later, critically ill, and with my life forever changed. Ultimately, it became my mission to find out how this happened, a daunting task as I had no memory of my hospitalization. My mind had replaced trauma experiences with fabricated memories, some of which are related in the story. I felt this psychological tactic was a saving grace. While health issues generally spiral those of age downward, my progression was a curiosity. My tale takes you through unimaginable experiences from hospital to nursing home care, then on to assisted living. These negative encounters left me to question my care. Was care given in line with patient needs and expectations, or highly inadequate? You be the judge.