Detailed Contents

ix

Abbreviations

xiii

Contributors

xix

1

Respiratory Therapy Techniques

1

2

Cardiovascular Therapy Techniques

51

3

Renal Therapy Techniques

63

4

Gastrointestinal Therapy Techniques

73

5

Nutrition

81

6

Respiratory Monitoring

89

7

Cardiovascular Monitoring

97

8

Neurological Monitoring

129

9

Fluids

141

10

Respiratory Drugs

153

11

Cardiovascular Drugs

165

12

Gastrointestinal Drugs

193

13

Neurological Drugs

205

14

Haematological Drugs

219

15

Miscellaneous Drugs

227

16

Resuscitation

239

17

Respiratory Disorders

247

18

Cardiovascular Disorders

283

19

Renal Disorders

311

20

Gastrointestinal Disorders

317

21

Hepatic Disorders

347

22

Neurological Disorders

359

23

Haematological Disorders

387

24

Metabolic Disorders

409

25

Poisoning

439

26

Shock

445

27

Infection and Inflammation

461

28

Trauma and Burns

481

29

Physical Disorders

497

30

Pain and Post-Operative Intensive Care

507

31

Obstetric Emergencies

517

32

Death and Dying

529

33

ICU Organization and Management

541

Appendix

591

Index

593