ICU in 60 Minutes: Rapid Recognition and Management of Shock, Ventilators, ABGs, Sepsis, and Critical Care Emergencies
Jun 2026 · CK publisher
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**Master the ICU in Less Time. Save Lives with More Confidence.**
Whether you're a nursing student preparing for exams, a new ICU nurse starting your first critical care rotation, a medical student on clerkships, or a clinician needing a fast refresher, *ICU in 60 Minutes* delivers the essential knowledge you need—without overwhelming detail.
Critical care medicine can seem intimidating. Ventilator settings, shock states, ABG interpretation, vasopressors, electrolyte emergencies, and sepsis protocols often fill entire textbooks. This book cuts through the complexity and focuses on what matters most at the bedside.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Recognize and manage the major types of shock
Understand hemodynamics without confusing jargon
Interpret ABGs quickly and accurately
Master ventilator basics and troubleshooting
Identify sepsis and septic shock early
Manage sedation, analgesia, and delirium
Recognize life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities
Understand the ICU drugs used most often
Review high-yield tables, checklists, and cheat sheets before shifts or exams
Written in a concise, practical format, this guide emphasizes rapid recognition, pattern recognition, and real-world clinical decision-making. Every chapter is designed to help you build confidence and think like an ICU clinician.
Whether you're a nursing student preparing for exams, a new ICU nurse starting your first critical care rotation, a medical student on clerkships, or a clinician needing a fast refresher, *ICU in 60 Minutes* delivers the essential knowledge you need—without overwhelming detail.
Critical care medicine can seem intimidating. Ventilator settings, shock states, ABG interpretation, vasopressors, electrolyte emergencies, and sepsis protocols often fill entire textbooks. This book cuts through the complexity and focuses on what matters most at the bedside.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
Recognize and manage the major types of shock
Understand hemodynamics without confusing jargon
Interpret ABGs quickly and accurately
Master ventilator basics and troubleshooting
Identify sepsis and septic shock early
Manage sedation, analgesia, and delirium
Recognize life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities
Understand the ICU drugs used most often
Review high-yield tables, checklists, and cheat sheets before shifts or exams
Written in a concise, practical format, this guide emphasizes rapid recognition, pattern recognition, and real-world clinical decision-making. Every chapter is designed to help you build confidence and think like an ICU clinician.
**Master the ICU in Less Time. Save Lives with More Confidence.**
Whether you're a nursing student preparing for exams, a new ICU nurse starting your first critical care rotation, a medical student on clerkships, or a clinician needing a fast refresher, *ICU in 60 Minutes* delivers the essential ...
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