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Opioid Use in Critical Care: A Practical Guide
Opioid Use in Critical Care: A Practical Guide
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of opioid use in the ICU, offering practical recommendations and alternative therapies for pain management. It covers the physiology and assessment of pain, pharmacology, advanced approaches, and the management of opioid tolerance. Written by experts, it is a valuable resource for ICU providers.
Format: Hardback
Length: 287 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This comprehensive book offers a concise yet thorough exploration of the utilization of opioids in the intensive care unit (ICU), presenting practical and realistic recommendations on opioid administration and alternative therapies. The text delves into the physiology and assessment of pain, emphasizing the rationale behind the need for analgesia in the ICU setting. It provides a detailed account of the pharmacology of opioids, elucidating their mechanisms of action and their role in delivering analgesia, sedation, and comfort to patients during critical illness. Furthermore, the book summarizes advanced pharmaceutical and surgical approaches to pain management and procedural applications that can complement, minimize, or replace opioids for ICU patients.
Additionally, the book includes algorithms and step-by-step approaches to navigating the delicate balance between the alleviation of suffering and the adverse effects of opioids. A dedicated section is also devoted to the management of critically ill patients with preexisting opioid tolerance. Authored by esteemed experts in the field, Opioid Use in Critical Care: A Practical Guide serves as a valuable resource for ICU providers who treat and manage critically ill patients with opioids.
The book's concise yet comprehensive nature makes it an invaluable tool for practitioners seeking to optimize opioid use in the ICU while minimizing potential risks and adverse effects. By providing a thorough understanding of the physiology, pharmacology, and alternative therapies related to opioid use, this book empowers healthcare professionals to make informed decisions and deliver optimal care to their patients.
Weight: 696g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030773984
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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