Every deep breath

Stay in the intensive care unit humanely and humanely. In this rich mix of science, medical history, Through deeply humane patient stories and personal reflection, Dr. Wes Ely describes his mission, which is to try to prevent that ICU patients are being harmed by technology, that keep them alive. Readers will experience the world of critical care through the eyes of a physician who drastically changed his clinical practice to be able to offer person-centered health care to patients and, through cutting-edge research, convinced others to do the same. The pioneering research of Dr. Ely's shifted understanding of the problems that occur after a stay in the intensive care unit and introduced major changes that transformed treatment: minimising sedation (targeted control of consciousness with drugs), maximising mobility and providing follow-up supportive care. Dr. Ely shows that there are ways to bring humanity to the ICU and that "touch technology" is a proven way to bring ICU patients back to the life they lived before their hospital stay. Audiobook Every Deep Breath is an essential resource for anyone who will ever be affected by illness - which is probably all of us. About the book they said: "The honest tone and deep insight make Every Deep Breath a joy to read. Ely's empathy for patients oozes from every word, while encouraging readers to share the author's humility and love of life, and to brighten the future of medicine and humanity." - The Federalist. "Reading this book is an intensely emotional journey through the science and history of the intensive care unit. Each deep breath is a model of humanity that will have lasting positive effects." - The Lancet. "A powerful book. providing real insight into what can be achieved with humility, perseverance, dedication, and above all love." - Intima: A Journal of Narrative Medicine. "In this dynamic, often moving debut, the author chronicles a personal and passionate return to the ethical core of the Hippocratic Oath...A meaningful and thought-provoking insight into the world of critical care." - Kirkus Reviews. "A stunning, heartbreaking book full of hope expressing Dr. Ely's deep combination of compassion and medical skill. Because.., that most of us show up in the ICU, whether it's to visit a loved one or even to die on it, I hope so, that many readers will cling to treatment in accordance with humane practices, which Dr. Ely advertised in the book. Likewise, I hope every intensive care physician and hospital administrator will read this beautiful book, put its protocols into practice, and make their ICUs more humane and medically effective." -Katy Butler, author of Knocking on Heaven's Door. "A remarkable book by a legendary physician. Dr. Ely has revolutionised intensive care and now, through stories that are intimate, honest and courageous, he exposes the shortcomings but also the scope for great innovation in the field. The book could not have been better timed - in the wake of a pandemic that has challenged the humanity of our profession, Ely shows us the way forward. Required reading." - Daniela Lamas, author of You Can Stop Humming Now: A Doctor's Stories of Life, Death, and In Between. "Thanks to Dr. Ely and his colleagues, help is on the way for ICU patients and the medical professionals who care for them. Every Deep Breath is required reading for anyone who may one day be affected by ICU, which means all of us." -Jessica Zitter, author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life.