• The latest information disorders, treatment, assessment, monitoring, pharmacology and therapeutic modalities incorporated throughout.
• Allows critical care nurses to quickly assess, diagnose, and facilitate the care of patients in an ICU setting.
• New sections on Palliative Care in the Critical Care Unit has been included.
• Updated information is presented regarding pain control from the World Health Organization, as well as drug incompatibilities.
• Sections dedicated to psychosocial concerns, complementary therapies and the unique needs of a pediatric patient in an adult ICU.
• Discussions have been added on cortisol level testing, new laboratory tests such as brain naturetic peptide, and therapies used in end of life.
• Contains both general information on patient care, as well as specific details outlining nursing procedures in a professional setting.
• Organization of information allows for quick access of desired subject matter in critical care situations.
• Clearly organized appendices allow the user to rapidly obtain frequently needed data.
• Provided useful tools like organ donation guidelines, cardiopulmonary formulas, and drug dosage charts and conversion factors.
• New interactive flowchart: Now, complex algorithms and protocols are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. See how this innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models.
• Built-in Medical Calculators: Provide instant access from within topics to Glasgow Coma Scale - Adult and Infant, Drug Concentration, Dose ordered by physician, Infusion Rate for the IV Pump and IV Infusion Rate!
• Full Images: Images that bring the content to life.
• Table Viewer: View tables easily and conveniently by rows and columns on the small screen.

Plus, with Skyscape's powerful SmartLink™ cross-linking capability you can quickly and easily access any related disease and diagnostic topics across your entire mobile reference library.