Critical: Stories from the front line of intensive care medicine by Dr Matt Morgan

Critical: Stories from the front line of intensive care medicine is written by Dr Matt Morgan. It is presented as a book about intensive care medicine, drawing on patient stories from the ICU.

Synopsis

The ICU is described as a place where there is no room for error and full focus is required, with outcomes that can be the difference between life and death. Through stories of his patients, Dr Matt Morgan guides the reader through the body and its organs, explaining how critical conditions arise and what is involved in treating them.

The description highlights the role of science, research and technology, alongside the sustained work of doctors and nurses. It also notes a compassionate account of cases that have stayed with him, including both recoveries and losses, reflecting on the fragility of life and the resilience of the human body and spirit.