This new edition has been revised throughout incorporating new developments in practice and arrival of new drugs, and reflects the changes and developments in intensive care as it has developed into a separate specialty.

Third edition 0 7506 2079 X 5447 copies sold since Jan 1996

Revisions to fourth edition include:
* Updated techniques and procedures
* Latest equipment and review of technical features
* Changes resulting from new European regulations
* New focus on pain management and intensive care
* Updated illustrations and new ones added