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Section Editor: J. Lance Lichtor

E BOOK REVIEW

Case Studies in Adult Intensive Care management, blood pressure, magnesium therapy, and
delivery. They then proceed to review HELLP (hemolysis,
Medicine elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) syndrome, and
Bryden D, Temple A, eds. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge finally conclude by covering some key learning points for
University Press, 2017, 312 pages, Paperback $69.99 the intensivists.
(USD), eBook $56.00 (USD), ISBN: 978-1-107-42337-4 One of the notable limitations of the book is the inclusion
(Paperback) of multiple laboratory units that are not commonly used
in the United States, such as kPa for Paco2 and Pao2, and

In their book, editors Bryden and Temple1 present an excel-

lent review of the most common types of cases seen in the
intensive care unit (ICU). The reviewed topics are relevant
µmol/L for creatinine. This may hinder the ability of the
reader to easily translate the data presented in the cases into
familiar ranges. In addition, the reader must be aware that
for physicians taking care of patients in the neuro-ICU, sur- some new definitions published in the past few years (such
gical ICU, trauma ICU, and medical ICU. It provides an as the new definitions of sepsis/septic shock and ventilator-
excellent overview of critical illnesses and is recommended associated conditions) are not included.2,3 This will likely
for students, residents, and fellows preparing for exams, be remedied in any future editions, however. This book is
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as well as practicing intensivists who wish to revisit these also not currently offered in interactive format, and there is
topics. no continuous medical education credit associated with it.
The book is divided into 45 chapters written by 65 Although a great review for those preparing for the United
authors. Each chapter begins with an introduction review- States Critical Care Medicine Certification Examination, it
ing the importance of the topic, followed by a thorough is important to note that it should not be the only material
description of an illustrative clinical case. The manage- relied on.
ment of the case is reviewed and critiqued in each chapter’s In conclusion, Case Studies in Adult Intensive Care
discussion section, which is followed by a more detailed, Medicine provides a concise and accurate description of
evidence-based review of the topic. Each chapter concludes key topics relevant to intensive care medicine. This book
with a bulleted list of key learning points. is recommended for students who are preparing for exams
The discussion topics range from the cardiac realm in intensive care medicine and physicians who seek a clini-
(eg, cardiac arrest, valvular heart disease, heart failure) to cally oriented approach to the diagnosis and management
neurological emergencies including intracerebral hemor- of critical illnesses.
rhage and status epilepticus. Gastrointestinal (GI) topics
include GI hemorrhages, pancreatitis, and liver diseases.
Houssein A. Youness, MD, FCCP
The respiratory section covers areas such as acute lung
Jean I. Keddissi, MD, FCCP
injury, pulmonary hypertension, pneumonia, noninvasive
Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Section
ventilation, and the management of asthma in ventilated
Department of Medicine
patients. Procedure-related chapters include airway man-
agement, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and central venous Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs HealthCare System
catheter infections. Other chapters cover trauma and burns, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
sepsis, overdoses, acid-base disorders, and endocrine Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
abnormalities. [email protected]
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