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Infection in the Critically Ill: An Ongoing Challenge
. Ed(S): Saene, H.K.F.Van; Sganga, G.; Silvestri, L.
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Paperback. The aim of the text is to describe the management of infections, in particular, the diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia in the intensive care unit, the book also deals with the management of antimicrobial resistance and on microbiological studies in critically ill patients. Editor(s): Saene, H.K.F.Van; Sganga, G.; Silvestri, L. Series: Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Num Pages: 185 pages, 7 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ3; MMKL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 380.
Infections contracted by patients constitute an important factor in the manage- ment of any hospital unit. For patients with weakened resistance due to trauma, after surgery and in intensive care, infection-related complications have a nega- tive impact on care quality indicators, specifically in terms of protracted hospi- talisation time, increased costs from complications and extended hospitalisation, and increased mortality rate. Effective strategies to prevent and treat infections are a priority in optimising the cost-effectiveness of care. Infection control, diag- nostics and targeted antibiotic therapy require an integrated epidemiological, microbiological and clinical approach. This is indispensable for critically ill patients, especially ... Read more
Infections contracted by patients constitute an important factor in the manage- ment of any hospital unit. For patients with weakened resistance due to trauma, after surgery and in intensive care, infection-related complications have a nega- tive impact on care quality indicators, specifically in terms of protracted hospi- talisation time, increased costs from complications and extended hospitalisation, and increased mortality rate. Effective strategies to prevent and treat infections are a priority in optimising the cost-effectiveness of care. Infection control, diag- nostics and targeted antibiotic therapy require an integrated epidemiological, microbiological and clinical approach. This is indispensable for critically ill patients, especially ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Springer Verlag Italy
Number of pages
185
Condition
New
Series
Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Number of Pages
185
Place of Publication
Milan, Italy
ISBN
9788847001381
SKU
V9788847001381
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