Critical Care Hematology - by Shakti Bedanta Mishra (Hardcover)

From the Back Cover

This book discusses the most recent evidence-based approach to hematological diagnosis and management in ICU. It elaborates on the hematological problems in critical care setup, from hematological malignancies to post-operative management of bone marrow transplants. The book also covers the interpretation of laboratory abnormalities, administration of various chemotherapeutic agents, and critical care management of various primary and secondary hematological issues. It explains how to handle different complications in the intensive care unit. Various coagulation tests and their interpretations, particularly point-of-care tests such as thromboelastography and ROTEM are also focused on.

Critical Care Hematology will benefit practitioners and trainees in hematology and critical care medicine. The book's comprehensive coverage will provide readers with a holistic view of the appropriate approaches to hematology in the ICU. Also, the chapters provide a systematic approach to diagnosing and flowcharts to assist medical practitioners in making timely decisions amid their hectic duties.

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Shakti Bedanta Mishra graduated from Medical College, Kolkata, in 2006. He completed his MD degree in Anesthesiology from SCB Medical College Cuttack in 2011. He subsequently finished his DM degree from SGPGIMS Lucknow in 2016 and was awarded the best DM resident of SGPGIMS during his tenure there. He joined IMS and SUM hospital as an assistant professor in 2016 and started the Department of Critical Care Medicine and DM course in 2018. He became a Professor in 2021. He was awarded the best abstract award in 2017 by the European Society of Critical Care Medicine 2017 and as Intensivist of the year award in 2015 by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine.