Critical care medicine update: essentials for the nonintensivist, part 2.

ABSTRACT

In Part 2 of this update on the essentials of critical care medicine for the nonintensivist, we continue our review of common problems encountered in the intensive care unit (ICU). The focus of this part is on renal failure, acid-base disturbances, common ICU complications, nutrition management, endocrine disorders, prognostic indicators and principles of patient- and family-centered care.