Care of the critically ill patient. Issue 4 (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cairns, Thomas; Faulds, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Surgery. Volume 36:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 180
• Page End: 186
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: Cardiovascular support -- critical care -- critically ill -- intensive care -- renal replacement therapy -- respiratory support; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Periodicals; Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Thérapeutique -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpsur.2018.01.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-9319

Abstract

Abstract: Modern intensive care medicine requires a multidisciplinary approach to look after critically ill patients. Dedicated critical care units offer a variety of facilities to monitor and support organ functions, allowing diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening conditions in a controlled environment. This article describes the main principles of intensive care medicine, giving an overview of a systematic approach to assessment and treatment of organ dysfunction, and highlights some of the complex ethical and organizational challenges.