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limitations, risks and complications, and instructions for monitoring devices. Part 5 consists of a chapter on the care of the technologically dependent child. One disadvantage of this partitioning is that aspects of a particular system are not always covered in the expected section; e.g., cerebral death is covered in Part 1 and therefore is not located in the "neurologic" section of Part 3. The editor has successfully assembled a complete text in terms of the breadth of material presented; however, some recent work on the pathogenesis of certain pediatric illnesses is not included. For example, the hypothesized roles of interleukin 1 in Reye's syndrome and in toxic shock syndrome are not mentioned. Those readers seeking rapid, concise information may appreciate such omissions; readers seeking additional information will find references accompanying each chapter. A thorough index enhances the usefulness of this guide. A Practical Guide to Pediatric Intensive Care is a helpful bedside resource. It is recommended for pediatricians, critical care fellows, residents, medical students, and PICU nurses as a valuable introductory reference to pediatric intensive care.