Core Cases in Critical Care

Core Cases in Critical Care describes the clinical management of some of the most common problems seen in the critically ill patient. Twenty detailed, illustrative case histories are presented and for each, descriptions of the problem, its underlying pathophysiology and the key principles of principles of patient management are given. Each 'case' is written by experts in the field, and all contributors are practising anaesthetists and critical care specialists of many years' experience. Core Case in Critical Care is essential reading for all trainees in critical care, and will also prove a valuable addition to the libraries of other groups such as critical care nurses, surgical trainees and practising critical care physicians and anaesthetists, both as a useful summary of key topics in critical care in an easily-digested format, and as a stimulus for discussion and analysis of current practice.

Table of Contents:
1. Haemodynamic dysfunction after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair M. Blund and N. Barber; 2. Traumatic lung contusion J. Paddle and P. MacNaughton; 3. Respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease R. T. J. Cree and S. V. Baudouin; 4. Middle aged patient develops oliguria after gastrointesinal haemorrhage S. Keegan and C. Scott; 5. Oliguria after a hip replacement A. G. Saayman and G. P. Findlay; 6. Adverse drug reaction following coronary angiography C. Waldmann; 7. Sepsis and multiple organ failure following an emergency laparotomy D. Watson and G. Wray; 8. Post-operative pneumonia and fluid losses G. Morgan; 9. Bleeding varices in a patient with alcohol induced hepatic cirrhosis J. Wigfull and A. Cohen; 10. Drowning and cerebral hypoxia D. Sim and W. Woodward; 11. Severe haemorrhage after Caesarian section in a primigravida R. Meacher and S. Brett; 12. Severe abdominal pain due to acute-on-chronic pancreatitis J. Kinsella and T. Quasim; 13. Transfer of a critically injured young trauma victim to the regional neurosurgical service S. Ridley; 14. Burns following an electrical fire in an enclosed space A. Batchelor; 15. Ventilatory failure due to muscle weakness B. L. Taylor; 16. A 19-year old female with acute severe asthma P. Phipps and C. S. Garrard; 17. Management of coma caused by metabolic and endocrine dysfunction G. F. Mandersloot and D. Goldhill; 18. Management of status epilepticus and pyrexia S. J. MacKenzie; 19. Crush and spinal injuries caused by an industrial accident R. Craven and J. Nolan; 20. Management of an overdose involving alcohol and unknown drugs G. B. Smith; Index.