Full Description
Infections in intensive care is a very broad topic, and this book provides concise yet comprehensive coverage. It focuses on the appropriate and judicious use of microbiological, radiological and point-of-care tests in diagnostic work-ups and evidence-based management protocols. Moreover, it offers essential information on the diagnosis and management of commonly encountered infections in the intensive care unit, making it a handy ready-reference manual for intensivists.
Contents
.- Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit.- Severe Community Acquired Infections in Intensive Care Unit .- Tropical Infections in Intensive Care Unit.- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.- Nosocomial Infections (except Ventilator Associated Pneumonia).- Approach to Fungal Infections in Intensive Care Unit.- Viral Infections in Intensive Care Unit (except HIV).- Tuberculosis in Intensive Care Unit.- Infections of the Nervous System in Intensive Care Unit.- Obstetrical and Gynecological-Related Infections in Intensive Care Unit.- Human Immunodeficency Virus in Intensive Care Unit .- Infections in Post-transplant Patients in Intensive Care Unit.- Paediatric Infections in Intensive Care Unit .- Microbiology Laboratory Diagnosis of Infection in Intensive Care Unit.- Principles of Antibiotic Therapy in Intensive Care Unit.- Management of Gram Negative Multi Drug Resistant Organisms in Intensive Care Unit.- Management of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Intensive Care Unit.- Antifungal Therapy in Intensive Care Unit.- Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Intensive Care Unit.- Antibiotic Stewardship in Intensive Care Unit.- Principles of Infection Prevention and Control in Intensive Care Unit.
