NEW! 2026 Fast Facts for Critical Care™

The completely updated 2026 version of Fast Facts. Now with more of everything the critical care nurse needs to be confident and effective. See our reviews by clicking the green tab on the right side of your screen. -->

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A complete, page-by-page update of all information from the previous edition. 

• 15 new illustrations
• Over 100 information updates
• STAT meds section now includes information for over 75 medications
• New sections:
  • COVID
  • Non-invasive and minimally invasive cardiac output monitoring
  • Esophageal cardiac output monitoring
  • Bispectral index monitoring
  • Respiratory syncytial virus
• and much more

And, as always,

• The latest treatment guidelines 
• Advanced procedures
• Critical medications
• Emergency interventions 
• All in a 6-ring, 5" x 7" binder that
• lays flat when open (hands-free) 
• won't turn off
• can be updated
• is compact, concise, and color-illustrated

Chapters:

• Cardiovascular
• Hemodynamics
• ACLS
• STAT Meds
• Med Facts
• COVID
• ECG
• Pacing
• Respiratory
• Neuro
• Renal/Endo
• Lab, Fluids, Blood and Charts

Overview of Topics Covered:

• ACLS guidelines from the American Heart Association (2024 Update)
• Endotracheal Intubation guidelines
• STEMI Guidelines
• Fibrinolysis for STEMI
• Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
• Cardiogenic Shock Guidelines
• Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines
• Noninvasive Cardiac Output Monitoring
• Hemodynamic Monitoring Procedures
• Critical information on over 80 emergency medications
• Infusion Tables to help you insure dosing accuracy
• Rhythm and 12-Lead ECG analysis
• ST-Segment monitoring and The J-Point
• Cardiac Pacing 
• Management of the Advanced Airway
• Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
• Guidelines for Acute Respiratory Failure
• Weaning the patient from the ventilator
• The Three Types of Renal Failure
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Electrolyte Imbalance (the dangers and the treatment)
• Considerations during Transfusion of blood products,
• Normal Lab Values (both conventional and SI units).

All supported by illustrations that enhance understanding and communicate important information instantly.