This book is the latest in the recognised series `Recent Advances in Pediatrics¿ for practising and trainee paediatricians. Special Volume 29 is dedicated to Emergencies and Intensive Care. Topics are presented in an easy to read format, detailing the latest advances, knowledge and controversies in the field. Extensive referencing encourages further reading. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations, charts, tables, boxes, flowcharts and algorithms to assist learning.