The ICU Pharmacotherapy Handbook: Volume 2: Shock, Neurologic, Respiratory, Renal, Infectious Disease, Hematologic, and Toxicologic Emergencies

When seconds matter, clinicians need clarity. The ICU Pharmacotherapy Handbook - Volume 2 is a practical bedside reference designed to support rapid, evidence-based decision-making in critical care settings. Developed for pharmacists, physicians, residents, interns, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, this volume focuses on high-impact emergencies encountered daily in the intensive care unit. This volume provides concise, structured guidance covering: - Shock states and vasopressor therapy - Septic shock and hemodynamic management - Respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation principles - Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) - Neurologic emergencies - Sedation, analgesia, and rapid sequence intubation (RSI) - Renal dysfunction and renal replacement therapy - Infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship - Hematologic and coagulation emergencies - Anticoagulant reversal strategies - Toxicology and overdose management >Each chapter is organized to emphasize: - Practical bedside application- Evidence-based treatment strategies- Drug dosing and monitoring guidance- Clinical pearls and safety considerations- Step-by-step management algorithms > Ideal for - Clinical pharmacists- Critical care pharmacists- ICU physicians- Emergency medicine physicians- Internal medicine physicians- Medical residents- Pharmacy residents- Medical students- Pharmacy students- Advanced practice providers > Practical. Structured. Evidence-based. Built for the realities of critical care.