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<p>This book is a comprehensive guide to critical care medicine for postgraduate medical students.</p> <p>Presented in a case-based, question and answer format, the text begins with guidance on patient examination in the intensive care unit (ICU).</p> <p>Each of the following chapters covers a different disorder, from acute severe asthma, pulmonary embolism and septic shock, to traumatic brain injury, acute liver failure and much more.</p> <p>The book concludes with cases examining out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, brain death and organ donation, as well as end-of-life care in the ICU.</p> <p>A large selection of Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) practice questions are included to assist students in their preparation for examinations.</p> <p>Nearly 300 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables further enhance learning.</p> <p>Key points</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive guide to critical care medicine for postgraduates</li> <li>Presented in a case-based, question and answer format</li> <li>Includes numerous OSCE practice questions to help students prepare for examinations</li> <li>Highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables</li> </ul>