CONTENS

1 Acute Toxicities of Cancer Theraoy...1

2 Respiratory Failure...13

3 Infectious Complications of Neoplastic Diseases in the Intensive Care Unit...40

4 Heart Disease...64

5 Bone Marrow Failure...86

6 Disorders of Hemostasis..103

7 Electrolyte and Renal Abnormalities...140

8 Gastrointestinal Problems...165

9 Disorder of Endocrine Function...192

10 Neurologic Complications...226

11 The Performance and Controversies of Invasive Procedures in the Immunocompromised and Thrombocytopenic Patient...236

12 Cardiac Tamponade...250

13 Therapeutic Sedation and Pain Control...261

14 Nutritional Support...283

15 Care of the Critically III Child...299

16 Perioperative Considerations...320

17 Coping With Intensive Care: The Patient Perspective...337

INDEX...345