he Washington Manual of Critical Care, similar to other volumes in this vaunted series, features authors and contributors who are faculty members and practicing physicians at Washington University's School of Medicine. Inside you'll find comprehensive and current information for bedside diagnosis and management of some of the most common illnesses and problems encountered in the ICU setting. Key Features - Covers the treatment and management of shock, sepsis, acute episodes of COPD and asthma, myocardial infarctions, organ failure, and other conditions and disorders. - Provides overviews of intubation and catheterization procedures,