Core Cases in Critical Care

An essential read for all trainees 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.

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
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