What is Critical Care Medicine?
Critical Care Medicine is the branch of medicine that focus on treating critically-ill patients usually in the intensive care unit. This includes but not limited to resuscitation, intubation, placing central lines, and other invasive procedures like thoracentesis, paracentesis and placing chest tubes.
The best books for critical care medicine recommended by fellows and intensivists include the following:
Acid-Base, Fluids, and Electrolytes
Alternative books to consider if above not available:
Core Topics in Airway Management
The Best Critical Care Medicine Board Review Books include:
Critical Care Examination and Board Review
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