From the book reviews: "This is a carefully constructed physiological review written by experienced intensivists. Students in the field will gather much from these detailed chapters. Intensivists at all levels may benefit from this book ... . This book provides a detailed exploration of the chosen topics." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)

• Cardiac Function and Hemodynamic Monitoring.- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning.- Shock in general and in specific conditions.- Sepsis.- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).- Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy.- Nutrition in the critically ill Patient.- Analgo-Sedation.- Scoring Systems.- Post cardiac arrest care.

From the book reviews: "This is a carefully constructed physiological review written by experienced intensivists. Students in the field will gather much from these detailed chapters. Intensivists at all levels may benefit from this book ... . This book provides a detailed exploration of the chosen topics." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)

• Cardiac Function and Hemodynamic Monitoring.- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning.- Shock in general and in specific conditions.- Sepsis.- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).- Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy.- Nutrition in the critically ill Patient.- Analgo-Sedation.- Scoring Systems.- Post cardiac arrest care.

From the book reviews: "This is a carefully constructed physiological review written by experienced intensivists. Students in the field will gather much from these detailed chapters. Intensivists at all levels may benefit from this book ... . This book provides a detailed exploration of the chosen topics." (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, January, 2015)

• Cardiac Function and Hemodynamic Monitoring.- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning.- Shock in general and in specific conditions.- Sepsis.- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI).- Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy.- Nutrition in the critically ill Patient.- Analgo-Sedation.- Scoring Systems.- Post cardiac arrest care.