Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia

Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia
Author: Jordi Rello
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2001-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780792373384

Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia is a book in which chapters are authored and the same topics discussed by North American and European experts. This approach provides a unique opportunity to view the different perspectives and points of view on this subject. Severe CAP is a common clinical problem encountered in the ICU setting. This book reviews topics concerning the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of SCAP. The discussions on the role of alcohol in severe CAP and adjunctive therapies are important topics that further our understanding of this severe respiratory infection.

Catheter-Related Infections

Catheter-Related Infections
Author: Dr. Harald Seifert
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 1997-05-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780824798482

This timely guide details, in a highly accessible manner, the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and major complications of catheter-related infections (CRIs) as well as the types of catheters and etiological agents involved-providing practical approaches to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of CRIs.

Therapeutic Guidelines

Therapeutic Guidelines
Author: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. Cardiovascular Expert Group
Publisher: Therapeutic Guidelines
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2008
Genre: Cardiovascular agents
ISBN: 9780980476415

Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine

Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Author: Steeve Giguère
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2013-07-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111867507X

The Fifth Edition of Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine, the most comprehensive reference available on veterinary antimicrobial drug use, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the rapid advancements in the field of antimicrobial therapy. Encompassing all aspects of antimicrobial drug use in animals, the book provides detailed coverage of virtually all types of antimicrobials relevant to animal health. Now with a new chapter on antimicrobial therapy in zoo animals, Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine offers a wealth of invaluable information for appropriately prescribing antimicrobial therapies and shaping public policy. Divided into four sections covering general principles of antimicrobial therapy, classes of antimicrobial agents, special considerations, and antimicrobial drug use in multiple animal species, the text is enhanced by tables, diagrams, and photos. Antimicrobial Therapy in Veterinary Medicine is an essential resource for anyone concerned with the appropriate use of antimicrobial drugs, including veterinary practitioners, students, public health veterinarians, and industry and research scientists.

Therapeutic Guidelines

Therapeutic Guidelines
Author: Oral and Dental Expert Group
Publisher:
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2007
Genre: Dental therapeutics
ISBN: 9780980825312

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Protocols

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Protocols
Author: Richard Schwalbe
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2007-05-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420014498

The clinical microbiology laboratory is often a sentinel for the detection of drug resistant strains of microorganisms. Standardized protocols require continual scrutiny to detect emerging phenotypic resistance patterns. The timely notification of clinicians with susceptibility results can initiate the alteration of antimicrobial chemotherapy and

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9241548371

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.