It is no secret that the intensive and critical care unit is an arena that is ripe for problems and complications, many of these being life threatening. Possible complications can be varied and include mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, lung infections, catheter infections, gastro-intestinal bleeding, liver failure, renal failure, central nervous system problems, and others. All of these will be addressed along with a variety of other problems. In addition, the book will also cover drugs and medication, nutrition, and ethical and social issues relevant to the critical care setting.
