Author Description

Comprehensive, covers all important areas of intensive care medicine. Provides a single resource that will cover everything that a user will need to know during the course of an ICU rotation. No need to refer to a larger textbookInformation on management and treatment of conditions is balanced by pathophysiological and pharmacological background. This is not just a “cookbook” of procedures. Provides all of the essential information for candidates wishing to pass professional examinations.Written by a “who’s who” of British, European and Australian intensivists.Treatment guidelines are authoritative since they follow those that are recommended by Professional societies. Represents a consensus of practice/standard of care in Australia/NZ, UK and EuropeCovers the pediatric as well as the adult patient in the ICU. Provides quick access and practical guidance for all clinical scenariosExtensive list of key references most taken from the last three years. Helps trainees and practitioners prepare for case conference/presentations Brand new Editor—Professor Bala Venkatesh, University of Queensland, AustraliaIncreased focus on clinical management strategies to optimize patient outcome.Latest developments in such areas as ARDS, Sepsis, Neurological disorders, morbid obesity.Increased number of summary boxes, tables and charts to facilitate quick retrieval of essential information