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Critical
- Science and Stories from the Brink of Human Life
- Narrated by: Dr Matt Morgan
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Journey into the world of intensive care medicine and the lives of people who have forever been changed by it.
There is no room for error in the ICU. Full focus is required at all times.
It can be the difference between life and death.
Through the remarkable stories of his patients, Dr. Matt Morgan guides you through the body and its organs. He explains how various critical conditions arise, and all that goes into treating them – from the science, research and technology, to the tireless efforts of the doctors and nurses. This book gives you powerful insights about intensive care, many of which may prevent you, or those close to you, from ending up there. It will even teach you how to save a life.
Movingly and compassionately, Matt writes about the cases and the people that have stayed with him, both the recoveries and the losses. This book shows the fragility of life, but also the incredible resilience of the human body and spirit.
Sometimes darkness can show you the light.
Critic reviews
"A very special book filled with stories of survival, hope and loss." (Adam Kay)
"[Morgan's] wit and compassion are everywhere evident in this enlightening book, and he makes a welcome contribution to our understanding of these extraordinary times." (Sunday Times)
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- lisa lewis
- 03-07-19
Makes me proud to work in ITU
From a critical care nurse with over 20years experience I loved this book.
Honest, sincere and easy to understand. Reflects so much of what we all feel.
We are privileged to work in Critical care and be part of such amazing teams and touch peoples lives when they are most vulnerable.
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- Losinen
- 18-11-20
A great introduction to the inside world of ICU
An insightful and interesting glimpse into the world of ICU. Well read with a good blend of technical terms and simple wording.
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- QP
- 18-10-20
Highly recommended
A great book to listen to, full on insight into how a ICU treats patients, full of high and lows, with great explanations of medical terms so listeners don't get lost.
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- Jack (14 Yrs)
- 12-10-21
A must buy/listen
Buy and listen to it now. One of the best books I've listened to with a genuine and considerate narrative on intensive care medicine
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- Uk1vetpatriot
- 25-08-19
Great book from an exemplary bloke
I found every chapter fascinating and rewarding. A masterful work which somehow weaves the science detail into a sequence of enthralling diagnosis & treatment detective stories. This is a life enhancing read for both sides of the patient/medical profession divide.
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- KT
- 14-02-21
Fascinating book written with Compassion
What an excellent book beautifully read by the author with his gentle Welsh accent. It is full of moments of joy and sadness, so interesting and informative too. Thank you Dr Morgan for sharing your experiences and thank you to all your patients and their loved ones for letting you tell their story. I feel quite humbled to have been allowed a glimpse into lives at their most difficult.
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- Lee
- 02-10-23
Wonderful, humane and thoughtful
This is a wonderful listen and the author comes across as a straight talking, humble and devoted ICU doctor. Having spent sometime myself in ICU I didn’t really understand the behind the scenes work that goes on although I did remember the broken sleep and checks during the night… a small price to pay for the dedication I received from all those who worked on the ward. Matt tells us about the ups and sadly downs of his job by using cases he has worked on and the follow up - he sometimes did. Alongside that we also get a crash course in CPR, how some of our major organs work and dealing with death. I highly recommend this book and I will search for more from Dr Matt Morgan.
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- Liam
- 23-05-20
Thought provoking
makes you realise that death is better than living with the large amount of disability that treatment the ICU often lead to. And to treat these people who should have obviously died is really the inhumane thing to do.
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- David Adams
- 08-02-21
insightful look inside an intensive care unit
Matt Morgan humanizes what at first sight could be seen as a cold clinical place, the intensive care unit, where one in five of us will end up. His personal testimony is a fascinating glimpse into a world we know little about. I'd like to thank him for sharing with us his personal experience. And also the workers of the NHS, from the porter to the cook from the cleaner to the receptionist. All making our lives safe and comfortable during our stay. Thank you all~☆
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- Mark Webster
- 18-06-21
Captivating, insightful and hugely educational
Superbly narrated, this book describes the wonders of intensive care medicine beautifully. Hugely educational, intelligent and compassionate, with sensitively recounted personal stories, I would highly recommend to anyone.
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