Compact and easy to use, Avoiding Common ICU Errors , Second Edition, edited by Drs. Richard M. Pino, Edward A. Bittner, and Jamel Ortoleva, succinctly describes 225 errors commonly made by residents on ICU rotations, critical care fellows, practicing intensivists, and critical care nurses in the adult intensive care unit, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. This convenient, full-color handbook describes each error in a short, clinically relevant vignette, followed by a list of things that should always or never be done in that context, and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Serves as aconvenient, portable resourcethat can be easily consulted before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call Provides short "tutorials" in every chapter with advice regarding mistakes to avoid and a list of suggested readings-an ideal blend of relevant patient safety information and evidence-based recommendations Reflects the knowledge and experience of an all-new editorial team, a fully reworked andstreamlined table of contents, anda new, full-color design throughout Addressescommon, real-world ICU considerations and concernsfor pulmonary, airway management, mechanical ventilation; pain control, sedation, and substance withdrawal; neurology and neurosurgery; hemodynamics; mechanical cardiac support; hematology; metabolic, endocrine, and fluid management; burns; pregnancy; nutrition, the renal system; infectious disease; general ICU housekeeping; and more.