Stories from the intensive care units

Author's name: Wess Elidar Publisher: Al-Obeikan Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2020 Literary classification: Human Sciences About the book: Stories from Intensive Care Units Suffering and pain are inseparable parts of the human experience, including what those in intensive care units go through daily. In this book, we read about real experiences of people whose names are mentioned; to realize that healing is achieved through the combined efforts of scientific progress and human relationships. We read in this book how doctors, nurses, and other specialized assistants worked to study the optimal ways for patients to recover, to be freed from life support devices, and to recover from delirium cases that affect some ICU patients, as well as their rehabilitation. These efforts have culminated in an integrated global program called the (ABCDEF) bundle, which aims to accelerate recovery and involve the patient's family in the treatment plan. As a doctor working in the Middle East, it gives me great pleasure to see medicine in our region rising to the highest international standards. Our advanced hospitals are the biggest proof of that; they provide the best services for the most severe cases. I see in translating this book a wonderful step to deliver a message to our readers filled with hope and healing. I advise you to read this book and share it with your friends and medical team so they can sense the human spirit in their dealings. You can also visit Dr. Eli's website (www.icudelirium.org) to find photos of patients who shared their stories in this book, which may inspire us to elevate medical service everywhere. Dr. Yasin Arabi Head of the Intensive Care Department Medical Director of Respiratory Services King Abdulaziz Medical City Professor at the College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences