The book is divided into distinguished sections: from physiology to pathophysiology; clinical assessment and measurements; and clinical practice achievements including techniques, the basic goals in clinical practice as well as the more appropriate hemodynamic therapy to be applied in different conditions. All chapters use a learning-oriented style, with practical examples, key points and take home messages, helping readers quickly absorb the content and, at the same time, apply what they have learned in the clinical setting.

The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine has developed the Lessons from the ICU series with the vision of providing focused and state-of-the-art overviews of central topics in Intensive Care and optimal resources for clinicians working in Intensive Care.

Complete overview of the topic with practice-oriented indications

Thorough and invaluable "from-diagnosis-to-treatment" guide for residents in IC medicine

All chapters include both theoretical explanations and take home messages

Includes top-quality literature reviews that can be easily digested and used at the bedside to improve patients' outcomes

Edited and written by internationally respected experts in the field