The presented course of lectures on resuscitation and intensive care includes 12 sections devoted to the most pressing issues of this specialty. The lectures are written taking into account the most modern developments and publications of recent years. When highlighting the features of the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and shock, the authors’ own research was used, which is confirmed by patents and publications in the general press. The presented material is of a review nature and allows students to become familiar with the state of the problem being covered today throughout the civilized world. This manual is intended for students of medical, pediatric, medical and psychological faculties, medical trainees and clinical residents.