Umesh Kumar is an experienced Respiratory Therapist originally from Bangalore, India. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. With over 22 years of hands-on experience in the field, he has specialized in managing critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation, particularly within Intensive Care Units (ICU).

Currently, Umesh serves as a Senior Respiratory Therapist at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), UAE. His clinical expertise spans various critical care domains, including the ICU, NICU, PICU, and CCU.

He is the author of” Handbook of Mechanical Ventilation,” now in its second edition. In addition to his book, Umesh has contributed significantly to academic literature with numerous research and review publications. Notable works include:

Adaptive Support Ventilation – A Way Different from Traditional Ventilation
Update in ARDS Clinical Ventilator Management & Prone Ventilation
Ultrasound vs. Bronchoscopy-Guided Percutaneous Tracheostomy, among others.