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. The latest edition of 'Critical Care Update' is a comprehensive compilation of updates in the field of Critical Care. Divided into 13 sections having 101 chapters. Includes carefully selected articles written by leading experts in the field of Critical Care from India and overseas. Presented in a reader friendly format for easy understanding. Includes articles devoted to quality and organizational aspects of critical care and addresses issues pertaining to resource limited setting. Covers the legal aspects of end of life care written by two National experts in the field. Enriched with easy to remember tables, figures and flowcharts. A ready reckoner for physicians and postgraduate students.