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Handbook of Critical Care Nursing by Gallo, Barbara M.. Handbook of Critical Care Nursing by Barbara Gallo (co-authored with Carolyn M. Hudak) is. Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach. Practical Tools : It includes useful drug information, troubleshooting guidelines, summary tables, symptom summaries, patient teaching guides, and nursing care plans. The Handbook of Critical Care Nursing by Barbara Gallo (co-authored with Carolyn M. Hudak) is a quick-reference pocket manual designed to provide essential information for nurses in a clinical critical care setting. It is a companion to their larger textbook, Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach . AbeBooks +4 Key Content and Features The handbook is designed for immediate, practical use, presenting information in a clear, concise format (often using bullet points). aacnjournals.org +1 Disease/Condition Organization : For each condition, the book follows a standard format that includes pathophysiology, clinical assessment, diagnosis (with lab values), prognosis, treatment, care, and discharge planning. Practical Tools : It includes useful drug information, troubleshooting guidelines, summary tables, symptom summaries, patient teaching guides, and nursing care plans. Holistic Approach : Reflecting the philosophy of the companion textbook, it integrates psychosocial concepts of care along with the medical management of various disorders requiring intensive nursing care, focusing on caring for the whole patient and their family. Target Audience : The manual is intended for critical care nurses and nursing students as a resource that can be carried and referenced quickly in the fast-paced ICU environment.