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Infections in the Adult Intensive Care Unit

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Authors:
  1. Hilary Humphreys

    1. Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

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  2. Bob Winter

    1. Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Mical Paul

    1. Beilinson Hospital, Dept. Neurology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel

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  • Up-to-date, evidence-based review of common infections encountered in critical care patients using a case-based approach written by experts in clinical microbiology, intensive care and infectious diseases

  • The basic pathophysiology of sepsis in critically ill patients, including systemic sepsis and bloodstream infections

  • A rational and practical approach to the use of diagnostic aids such as imaging and laboratory tests

  • Logical approach to the optimal therapy of infections, including the use of current antibiotics, the treatment of fungal and viral disease, and immunotherapy

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. Basic Microbiology and Infection

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 1-8

  3. The Physiology of Sepsis and Its Implications

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 9-23

  4. Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 25-42

  5. Microbiology Laboratory Diagnosis of Infection

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 43-54

  6. Principles of Treatment: Decision Making

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 55-81

  7. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 83-93

  8. Cardiovascular Infections

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 95-111

  9. Abdominal Infections

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 113-144

  10. Soft Tissue, Trauma and Orthopedic Infections

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 145-158

  11. Immunocompromised Patients

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 159-175

  12. Infections of the Nervous System

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 177-195

  13. Obstetrical and Gynecological-Related Infections

    • Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul
    Pages 197-205

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 207-212
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About this book

The book will provide some basic aspects of the pathophysiology of infection, but essentially the book will be practical-based and use case-illustrations to highlight key aspects of diagnosis, management and prevention. Through a combination of text, tables, figures/line drawings, clinical illustrations and other illustrations, it is hoped to provide a comprehensive, interesting and stimulating approach to this important subject. Guidance on the appropriate use of laboratory investigations, as well as radiology, together with templates to use for deciding on the optimal choice of anti-infective agents will be amongst the strengths of this book.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“This small book is devoted to the basic science and general epidemiology of infections that may complicate critical care practice. … Infectious disease consultants and laboratory staff supporting infection control programs are an appropriate audience for this work, written by three specialists from the U.K. … It emphasizes epidemiology and a scientific approach to infection in an effective presentation.” (David J. Dries, Doody’s Book Reviews, May, 2013)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

    Hilary Humphreys

  • Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Bob Winter

  • Beilinson Hospital, Dept. Neurology, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel

    Mical Paul

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Infections in the Adult Intensive Care Unit

  • Authors: Hilary Humphreys, Bob Winter, Mical Paul

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4318-5

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2013

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-4317-8Published: 19 October 2012

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-5825-7Published: 09 November 2014

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4471-4318-5Published: 19 October 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVIII, 214

  • Topics: Intensive / Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases

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