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The ICU Survival Book

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The ICU Survival Book is a guide for residents, students, advanced practice providers, and critical care nurses who want to learn the basics of critical care medicine. This reference is designed to follow the systems-based format that is used during rounds in the intensive care unit. Hemodynamics, respiratory failure, neurocritical care, and massive transfusion protocols are among the topics covered. The ICU Survival Book is not a comprehensive textbook on critical care. It is designed to be a tool to be used at the bedside, between patients, and in the workroom. Each section has a list of things you'll be expected to know on rounds, along with the key concepts you must understand to survive your ICU rotation.

The ICU Survival Book is the latest publication from the author of the internationally bestselling The Ventilator Book . Dr. William Owens is known for explaining complex medical subjects in terms that are easy for learners to understand. This book is perfect for trainees, students on clinical rotations, and unit staff.

139 pages, Paperback

Published June 2, 2022

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April 22, 2024
I read it. I’m counting it towards my challenge total. Idc what people say.

As for the book, a helpful guide to orient anyone starting out to not feel so lost in the first month. He admits that this is not in-depth enough to be proficient and I’d agree. But a great place to not feel like you’re drowning and overwhelmed. Wish I had read this before starting but here we are.
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April 1, 2025
Easy to chew knowledge bites. I’m now a proud ICU drop out but not because of this book. Highly recommend this book
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January 31, 2026
General overview of ICU care for any level to learn at. Briefly hits all the major points, allowing for a softer landing into the world of intensive care.
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February 2, 2026
Great overview of critical care medicine. Written plainly and easy to understand. Keep this thang on me at all times at work currently and reference it often
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