The contents of this book, based on data collected and used to prepare the annual ATI14 course which provides a comprehensive overview of key issues in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and Intensive Care, are designed for healthcare professionals and revised and updated by international key opinion leaders. 

The book provides a broad and insightful overview of key topics that shape modern clinical practice. From environmental sustainability in healthcare to the evolving role of anesthesiologists in perioperative care, exploring the latest guidelines and innovations in managing critically ill patients.

Special focus is given to anesthesia in specific scenarios—such as cesarean sections or thoracic surgery —perioperative cutting edges as are hemodynamic optimization and pharmacological issues, ensuring practical relevance for everyday clinical challenges.

The Intensive Care module delves into advanced monitoring techniques, emergency management, and the treatment of postoperative complications, providing professionals essential tools to face high-stakes decision-making.

The aim of this book is to provide both Specialists and Residents in Anesthesia and Intensive Care with valuable insights into the latest recommendations and evidence-based practices.

Professor Dr. Davide Chiumello is the Head of Department at the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, San Paolo University Hospital in Milan, Italy. His skills and expertise include lung, respiratory mechanics, mechanical ventilation, ARDS, acute lung injury, lung diseases, ventilation, and respiratory physiology. He is the author of more than 400 publications on international journals with a very high number of citations.

Andrea De Gasperi, Doctor of Medicine, is the former Head at Azienda Ospedaliera Niguarda Ca' Granda in Milan, Italy. He is member of several international scientific Societies and author of scientific publications on international journals. His main areas of interest are Anesthesia / CCM; Major General and Vascular Surgery; Abdominal Organ Transplantation; and Perioperative CCM (Ventilation / Hemodynamics / Infections) Infections in the ICU.