The a z section forms approximately two thirds of the book and covers 135 of the more commonly used drugs in intensive care for each drug there is a brief introduction followed by succinct information covering indications limitations administrative directions and adverse effects there is also useful information provided regarding dosage adjustments required in the situation of organ failure as well as the potential effects of renal replacement therapy on drug pharmacokinetics . Handbook of drugs in intensive care an a z guide 6th edition by henry paw author rob shulman author 44 out of 5 stars 56 ratings isbn 13 978 1108444354 isbn 10 1108444350. A thoroughly updated edition of this well established guide to drugs and prescribing for intensive care the book is split into two sections an a z guide to the drugs available and concise notes. This handbook deals with essentially every drug used in the icu setting after a brief introductory section that lists indications for intensive care drugs and instructions regarding how to use the book the primary section of the book is organized as an a z guide that presents the individual drugs in alphabetical order the final section of the book includes short notes and appendices inside the back cover of the handbook is a very detailed and highly useful drug . Now in its sixth edition the handbook of drugs in intensive care is the essential guide to using drugs safely and effectively in the intensive care setting the book is split into two sections an a z guide to the drugs available and concise notes on the key topics and situations faced on a daily basis the a z section provides succinct information on each drug including uses limitations