Severe soft-tissue infections
Chapter 63 Severe soft-tissue infections Hugo Sax, Didier Pittet The skin is the largest organ and acts as an excellent barrier against infection. It consists of the epidermis and dermis…
CRITICAL CARE
Pulmonary embolism
Chapter 30 Pulmonary embolism Andrew R. Davies, David V. Pilcher Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a commonly considered, but relatively uncommonly diagnosed, condition. It is important to have an adequate understanding…
Meningitis and encephalomyelitis
Chapter 47 Meningitis and encephalomyelitis Angus M. Kennedy Infections of the cranial contents can be divided into those which affect the meninges (meningitis) and those which affect the brain parenchyma…
Electrical safety and injuries
Chapter 75 Electrical safety and injuries Lester A.H. Critchley Patients suffering from the consequences of electrocution and associated burns occasionally require intensive care unit (ICU) management. Patients and staff in…
The critically ill child
Chapter 96 The critically ill child Alan W. Duncan The chapters on paediatric intensive care are intended to help intensivists outside specialised paediatric centres manage common paediatric emergencies. They should…
Paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Chapter 106 Paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation James Tibballs This chapter concerns basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children (Figure 106.1). The essentials of resuscitation of the ‘newly-born’ (at…
Acute liver failure
Chapter 38 Acute liver failure Elizabeth Sizer, Julia Wendon DEFINITION AND AETIOLOGY Acute liver failure (ALF) is a complex multisystemic illness that evolves after significant liver insult. The liver damage…
Equipment for paediatric intensive care
Chapter 104 Equipment for paediatric intensive care James Tibballs This chapter discusses equipment and its performance required in paediatric and neonatal intensive care. How to use equipment is not discussed….
Maxillofacial and upper-airway injuries
Chapter 68 Maxillofacial and upper-airway injuries Cyrus Edibam MAXILLOFACIAL INJURIES Life-threatening haemorrhage and airway obstruction are common complications accompanying severe blunt or penetrating maxillofacial and neck injury. Injuries may be…
Shock and cardiac disease in children
Chapter 101 Shock and cardiac disease in children Robert D. Henning Most cases of shock in childhood are caused by hypovolaemia (Table 101.1) or sepsis. The causes, clinical course, management…
