Synopsis

This edition provides practical, concise information on all aspects of intensive care. Written in a clear and accessible style and now for the first time presented in colour throughout, this book enables the user to manage a patient in an ICU setting effectively without recourse to large text/reference works or specialized monographs. It is completely revised and updated to reflect best and most current practice from leading centres in Australia, the UK and Western Europe. Although primarily intended for the trainee and practitioner in intensive care, nurses and other allied health professionals will find that this is an invaluable tool in helping to deal with a broad spectrum of conditions encountered in the ICU. *Represents a consensus of practice/standard of care * Treatment guidelines are authoritative since the follow those that are laid down by professional societies *Information on management & treatment of conditions is balanced by pathophysiological and pharmacological back- ground. *Covers paediatric and adult patients *Quick access to clinical scenarios *Extensive list of key references *Helps prepare for case conference/presentations.