Author Description

This edition comprises of 101 Chapters divided across 13 sections with coverage of all the major subspecialties of critical care. The ratio of chapter distribution is in keeping with the relative scientific work done in the respective field. ISCCM has allocated a substantial space to the Quality, Research and Organizational aspect keeping in mind the growing importance of these often neglected areas of critical care. Most of the chapter topics will be covered during the annual congress and will be a ready reckoner for the attendees. The topics have been carefully selected by the ISCCM National Scientific Committee and the contributors are mostly national and international faculty in the congress. Young talents in the field have been encouraged to contribute to the book and the trend will increase in future.