This volume provides a comprehensive overview of hematologic issues that clinicians regularly
encounter in the critical care environment. The text features hematologic scenarios that affect
the adult ICU patient outlines pathogenesis and challenges associated with the hematologic
disorder and offers treatment modalities. Hematologic issues covered include anemia
hemostatic abnormalities and risks of transfusion. The book also details challenges in
specific ICU populations such as patients afflicted with liver disease brain injury sepsis
cardiovascular disease malignancy and trauma. Written by experts in the field Hematologic
Challenges in the Critically Ill is a valuable resource for clinicians in the critical care
environment who treat critically ill patients afflicted with hematologic complications.
