BookManish Soneja, Puneet Khanna, editors.
Summary: 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.