Urgent questions...fast answers! This important guide offers a quick response to the urgent questions critical care nurses ask themselves everyday. What began as the author's little black book for personal use in her own intensive care career has evolved into an essential guide for all critical care professionals. Well-organized and current, the book serves as a down-to-earth basic reference for important facts and quick solutions. Information is presented in categories -- by organ system -- and arranged alphabetically for easy access. A comprehensive table of contents demonstrates the thorough coverage of every significant aspect of critical care. Blank space -- provided for the user's own commentary -- allows the reader to customize the book for personal use