To my surprise I found that almost all topics were covered, and the alphabetical listing made them easy to locate. The information presented generally explained the essentials of the topic and triggered the memory to recall additional detail. A few errors were apparent, particularly the definition of pH, the description of statistical power and functional residual capacity, but overall errors and omissions were minor. This book is a refreshing change from the prolific genre of aide m moire texts that are currently available. The information is concise but effectively presented, with the amount of detail accorded a topic generally relevant to anaesthetists and intensivists.
References are sparse and generally refer the reader to a recent review article in a major journal.
Cross-referencing is indicated by bold type. My overall impression was that this is a useful book, particularly as it enables the busy clinician to go straight to information that is often difficult to source.