About this book

A completely new editorial team presents a radical revision to this leading critical care text, previously edited by Shoemaker et al. The New Edition delivers today's best coverage of both adult and pediatric critical care, with contributions from an roster of world experts. In addition to numerous new chapters and many extensively rewritten ones, it features a completely new section on commonly encountered problems and a new, more user-friendly organization. Presents only the most essential references within the text, with the rest provided on the enclosed CD-ROM.