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Summary: Bang for the Buck!
Review: I remember when the first edition came out....everyone raved! THe second addition is even more chock-full of the important stuff! A very portable reference book that you will not be disappointed in!
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Summary: Valuable Reading
Review: The author approaches inherently technical subject matter in a down to earth manner. This is not to say it is necessarily simplified, but neither is it needlessly complex. Being "problem-based", the text is easily lends itself for quick reference when needing review of particular aspects of critical care. This book bridges gaps that my Patho texts leave and offer experienced based pearls that are so valuable for those newly embarking in the arena of critical care. This book resides with my Merck Manual and Harriet Lane.
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Summary: icu book
Review: the book has excellent summaries of pathophys behind what we see/diagnose/measure/do in the icu. the book does have significant drawbacks, though, namely that it is highly biased towards the author's occasionally contraversial opinions. my attendings (all critical care experts) have debated some of his recommendations. also, with the most recent version published in 1997 (and knowing that the acutal revisions were probably done a year or so before that) the book is 5 years behind the times. in summary, good book for basics, for understanding how and why, for explanations of procedures and basic protocol. be wary of marino's unusual recommendations. be aware of more current recommendations. use other references as well for broader picture.
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Summary: Excellent reference for the ICU nurse
Review: This book is an excellent reference for the novice or experienced ICU nurse. It gets to the point in each chapter quickly. I work in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit and this book is an indispensable part of my library.
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Summary: overrated big time
Review: This book is heavy, too thick, cannot fit in your pocket, and it mostly contains info that is readily available in other MUCH smaller POCKET books. This book has useful info but the format is just too clunky and like I said it contains almost everything that other smaller books have. This book can easily be shortened to less than 300 pgs if used less "yacking" and smaller font. (interns yes), respiratory therapists and PA-C who need to know more deeply certain subjects covered in this heavy book.
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Summary: My favorite
Review: This book is rare because it is original. It welcomes you to the real world of critical care as seen by one expert physician. It was probably never intended for quick reference or board prep. The relatively large print and generous spacing make the book bigger but more pleasant to read.
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Summary: Essential for ICU rotation
Review: This book provides the essential background for ICU rotation. It provides pathophysiology and pharmacology Literature which helps residendts and students alike the knowledge for better understanding of the diagnosis and management of patients.
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Summary: Clear, concise, to the point
Review: This is a perfect way to obtain a fairly broad fund of ICU knowledge without having to stop every other paragraph to analize and digest the words used to express an idea. I find it very useful for residents and ICU fellows. All physicians in different levels of training will find something interesting in this book. Its size makes it very attractive and its no-frills medical terminology makes it extremely approachable. Tha fact that it has been written by a single author provides a wholesome quality and a unique global view of what the ICU is like. A definite MUST HAVE in anyone's basic ICU library.
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