BJA CEPD Reviews Vol 1. 2002***

BJA CEPD Reviews is a joint venture of the British Journal of Anaesthesia and The Royal College of Anaesthetists in collaboration with the Intensive Care Society and Pain Society. The purpose of this selection of reviews is to support continuous medical education and professional development of specialists in anaesthesia, critical care medicine and pain management. The authors are recognised specialists in their fields who provide suggestions for further reading, key points and multiple choice questions. Subjects in this edition include drugs acting on the cardiovascular system, nutritional support, anaesthesia for renal transplant, transfer of the critically ill, and the importance of magnesium in anaesthetic practice.