. Clear and straightforward advice on management of conditions found in ITU, including instruction on when to seek help from senior staff.
. Guides to common problems which cause difficulty for the trainee are conveniently indexed inside the front cover - eg diarrhoea, oliguria, problems during central venous access, problems with chest drains.
. Comprehensive coverage of the common conditions found in the ITU.
. Attractive, clear page design with danger icon to mark crucial clinical points where a trainee may make a mistake.