Intensive Care

Now in its third edition, Intensive Care continues to provide an excellent introductory text to critical care medicine. It offers comprehensive coverage of a wide spectrum of conditions that one may encounter in intensive care and sets this in the framework of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The format has been radically altered to make the text more readible and the information more readily accessible. Decision-making guidelines in critically ill patients with complex pathophysiology and multisystem involvement are highlighted throughout. In addition, emphasis is placed on the importance of accurate interpretation of information from clinical examination, investigations and monitoring.Reviews theoretical aspects of intensive care practiceDiscusses current controversies in clinical managementSummary tables of recommended approaches to clinical management includedClarifies important procedures with clear guidelines and numerous illustrationsKey references identified at the end of each chapter