Book of the Week - Critical Care Secrets

Published Date: 07th September 2026

Whether you're preparing for exams, refreshing your knowledge, or looking for a quick answer during a busy shift, Critical Care Secrets, 7th Edition is a valuable addition to your learning toolkit. Part of the well-established Secrets Series®, which has supported healthcare students and practitioners for more than 30 years, this latest edition provides concise, practical guidance on the key principles and practice of critical care.

Why is it useful?
One of the book's strengths is its popular question-and-answer format, making it easy to dip into specific topics and quickly find relevant information. Alongside clear explanations, you'll find helpful tables, lists, memory aids, and clinical pearls that support both learning and revision.

The fully updated seventh edition covers the breadth of modern critical care practice, including essential topics such as:
•    Anatomy and physiology
•    Immunology and inflammation
•    Critical care management and decision-making
•    Current best practice across a range of clinical scenarios

What's new?
This edition includes dedicated chapters on:
✅ Antibiotic Stewardship – an increasingly important area for improving patient outcomes and tackling antimicrobial resistance.
✅ COVID-19 – reflecting the ongoing impact of the pandemic on critical care practice and lessons learned from recent years.

Ideal for study and practice
The book features Top 100 Secrets and Key Points summary boxes, helping readers focus on the most important concepts for clinical practice and examinations. Its portable format also makes it a convenient resource for quick consultation at work, study sessions, or on the move.

Expert-led content
Each chapter has been written and updated by experienced clinicians and recognised leaders in critical care, ensuring that the content remains relevant, practical, and evidence-informed.
 
Want to borrow this book?

You can reserve a copy through our catalogue: https://tinyurl.com/rkkftcpe

If you don't yet have a library barcode, simply email library@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk. We can reserve the book for you and provide an electronic barcode if needed. 

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