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Surgical Procedures in the Intensive Care Unit

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The operating room is the preferred location for surgeons to perform procedures. The sterile environment, trained and experienced support staff, readily available equipment, and superior lighting make it a desired location for surgeons. However, in many situations the intensive care unit (ICU) may offer advantages as a procedural location, and many procedures that are usually performed in a dedicated environment can safely be performed in the ICU. The focus of this chapter is on those procedures that are often required of the acute care surgeon in the ICU.

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Sonnaike, E., Ward, J.L. (2017). Surgical Procedures in the Intensive Care Unit. In: Moore, L., Todd, S. (eds) Common Problems in Acute Care Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42792-8_5

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