Effective drug administration is a crucial skill for any practitioner
working in the critical care unit. This book, in providing a concise
account of the fundamental principles of pharmacology and
pharmacokinetics, equips the critical care physician for such a task. In
addition to the principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, this
volume alerts the reader to factors that affect drug action such as
disease, pregnancy and age, and advises on how to adjust drug dosages
accordingly. The specialist therapeutics covered comprise drugs
targeting the gastro-intestinal tract, sedation, non-opioid analgesia
and opiates. A quick and easy reference, this volume will prove a
valuable asset for both trainees and fully qualified practitioners in
critical care.