Core Cases in Critical Care

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; Index.