*4 stars* provides quick access to vital information for rapidly identifying and treating complex medical emergencies. Its compact size makes it easy to carry in a pocket or keep on hand in surgical settings. [ A] quick reference resource for those caring for acute and critically ill patients, especially during an emergency in an operating room or critical care unit. [ A] need-it-now information formatted in a concise and easily understood way. [ T]his book is intended for academicians, clinicians, and students who are on the front line caring for patients and managing emergencies every day... [ and] help others continuously learn, improve, and perfect anesthesia and critical care practice The content is easy to read, the numerous tables help summarize key information, and it contains a helpful index [ and] will increase knowledge related to diagnosing and treating crisis events that occur during anesthesia and critical care management. - ©Doodys Review Service, 2024, Patricia Gonce Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN(University of Utah College of Nursing)