Infections in the adult intensive care unit / Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul.

Infections in critically ill patients are more common than in most other parts of the hospital, and are often the most complicated to manage. Underlying disease and the reasons for admission make the diagnosis, management and prevention of infection challenging. Developments in technology, the treat...

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Main Author: Humphreys, Hilary
Other Authors: Winter, Bob, Paul, Mical
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Springer, ©2013.
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Table of Contents:
  • Basic Microbiology and Infection
  • The Physiology of Sepsis and Its Implications
  • Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
  • Microbiology Laboratory Diagnosis of Infection
  • Principles of Treatment: Decision Making
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Cardiovascular Infections
  • Abdominal Infections
  • Soft Tissue, Trauma and Orthopedic Infections
  • Immunocompromised Patients
  • Infections of the Nervous System
  • Obstetrical and Gynecological-Related Infections.