By Natesh Prabu R, Bhuvana Krishna

A unique book that focuses on a systematic way of taking history and clinical examination of critically ill patients.•A case scenario in each chapter adds value to the chapters and provides opportunities for the readers to connect to real-life scenarios.•Predefined subsections help the reader grasp the basic principles of clinical examination, from focused examination to its application.•Well-experienced authors who are teachers, educators, and examiners in the field of critical care medicine.•The chapters are written out on the real-life experiences of the authors as the literature hardly exists.•The book has the potential to serve as a guide for all trainees in the field of critical care and to all practicing critical care physicians.