Critical Care Medicine (journal)
Critical Care Medicine (pronounced as /ˈkrɪtɪkəl keɪr ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the field of critical care or intensive care medicine.
Etymology
The term "Critical Care Medicine" is derived from the English words "critical" (from the Greek word "kritikos" meaning decisive), "care" (from the Old English word "caru" meaning sorrow, anxiety, care), and "medicine" (from the Latin word "medicina" meaning the art of healing).
Overview
Critical Care Medicine publishes original articles related to the practice of critical care medicine, including but not limited to, clinical research, basic science, health care delivery, and medical education. The journal is intended for all critical care providers, including intensivists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, pediatricians, resuscitologists, and nurses.
Related Terms
- Intensive Care Medicine: A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and management of life-threatening conditions requiring sophisticated organ support and invasive monitoring.
- Resuscitation: The process of correcting physiological disorders (as lack of breathing or heartbeat) in an acutely unwell patient.
- Anesthesiology: The medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery.
- Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Critical Care Medicine (journal)
- Wikipedia's article - Critical Care Medicine (journal)
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