Step into the heart of the ICU with this essential, real-world guide for nurses.
Whether you're a student nurse entering intensive care for the first time or an experienced practitioner seeking to sharpen your practice, Inside Intensive Care delivers the knowledge, confidence, and clinical insight you need to thrive in one of healthcare’s most demanding environments.
Written by UK-based ICU nurse and educator Charlotte Miller, this book combines evidence-based nursing standards (NMC Code, CC3N, NICE guidelines) with the raw realities of bedside care, decision-making under pressure, and the emotional labour of critical care.
You’ll learn how to:
Apply the ABCDE assessment in complex situations
Navigate mechanical ventilation, renal replacement therapy, sedation, and sepsis
Communicate with families during crisis and end-of-life decisions
Understand the psychological impact of ICU on patients, families, and staff
Progress your career from Band 5 to advanced practice with confidence
Each chapter includes clinical scenarios, quizzes, real-world reflections, and UK-relevant protocols—making this more than just a textbook. It’s a career companion.
Topics covered include:
Monitoring vital signs, neurological function, and fluid balance
Working within a multidisciplinary team
Infection control, tracheostomy care, and crash trolley protocols
Legal and ethical frameworks: consent, capacity, DNACPR, organ donation
ICU rehabilitation and post-ICU syndrome (PICS)
Leadership, mentorship, and professional development
📘 Inside Intensive Care is the ultimate bedside guide to becoming a safe, confident, and compassionate ICU nurse.
Ideal for: