KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK:

• Breaks down complex concepts of mechanical ventilation into simple terms.
• Clearly explains definitions and principles for solid understanding.
• Uses diagrams and algorithms extensively to aid comprehension.
• Serves as a handy, quick reference book for intensivists and critical care teams.
• Covers all aspects of critical care, which are valuable in both pandemic and everyday scenarios.
• Promotes active learning and critical thinking by avoiding detailed diagram explanations.
• Suitable for postgraduate trainees, consultants, and healthcare professionals.
• Highlights the need for critical care resources during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Second in the ‘Survival Guide’ series, following ‘Survival Guide in Pulmonary Medicine’. Aims to improve outcomes for intubated patients through better understanding.

PREFACE OF THE BOOK:

During COVID-19 pandemic, the entire world felt an increased need for critical care facilities, and as a result, many institutions and medical care providers had to step into critical care medicine. Apart from the pandemic era, we are always at a deficit when critical care is considered. Intense knowledge of mechanical ventilation and critical care medicine are required for the appropriate fine-tuning of the treatment provided to result in a better outcome in an intubated patient. ‘Survival Guide in Mechanical Ventilation and Critical Care, the second in the ‘Survival Guide’ series (the first being ‘Survival Guide in Pulmonary Medicine’) provides in-depth information on the various aspects of mechanical ventilation and critical care, in simpler words, which are easy to understand, with the help of simple diagrams, tables, and algorithms. This guide is a definite handy tool for any intensivist and the members of his/ her team involved in managing mechanically ventilated patients. NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: ‘Survival Guide in Mechanical Ventilation and Critical Care’ is a guide that covers the different aspects of Critical Care