Lab Hero: Labs in Critical Care

Lab Hero is the ultimate resource for healthcare professionals tackling the art and science of lab value interpretation in critical care transport. From arterial blood gases to lactate levels, electrolytes, and infectious markers, this book delivers concise, actionable insights to help paramedics, nurses, and critical care teams decode the story behind the labs.

Designed for those in the trenches of emergency and critical care—and students striving to join them—Lab Hero combines expert guidance with real-world applications. With its systems-based and condition-focused approaches, this guide sharpens your diagnostic skills and equips you to make confident, life-saving decisions during high-stakes transports. It’s not just a book—it’s your sidekick in navigating the complexities of lab data to provide optimal care, every single time.