1. The intensive care environment -- 2. The patient in intensive care -- 3. Respiratory problems -- 4. Monitoring -- 5. Cardiovascular problems -- 6. Cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- 7. Cardiac surgery -- 8. Renal problems -- 9. Neurological problems -- 10. Gastrointestinal problems and nutrition -- 11. Trauma -- 12. Haematological problems -- 13. Endocrine, obstetric, and drug overdose emergencies -- 14. The systemic inflammatory response and multiple organ dysfunction -- 15. Evaluating care in the ICU