Includes bibliographical references and index.

A team approach to providing care for the critically ill woman -- Autonomous practice : a critical investigation -- Medical disorders and the critically ill woman -- Haematological disorders and the critically ill woman -- Hypertensive disorders and the critically ill woman -- Haemorrhagic disorders and the critically ill woman -- Shock and the critically ill woman -- Fluid balance and management and the critically ill woman -- Specialist monitoring technology and skills for the critically ill woman -- Anaesthesia and resuscitation of the critically ill woman -- Pain management of the critically ill woman -- Transfer and admission to the Intensive Treatment Unit of the critically ill woman -- Psychological needs and care of the critically ill woman.