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The Update compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

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An important tool for intensivists by Wilson Nogueira Fo (Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil)

5 Stars
July 13, 2008
Nowadays It is almost impossible to keep up with all new information in Intensive Medicine. JL Vincent's update book is very useful to help us to deal with all those ultimate issues. Chapters are short enough to make your updating job easy and fast. They are also very well written by the most important authors in the Intensive Medicine field.

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