Handbook of Sepsis

This book provides an up-to-date overview of sepsis pathogenesis and management, including intensive care unit involvement. It covers coagulation and endocrine systems, biomarkers, and international clinical practice guidelines. Chapters focus on fluid resuscitation, vasopressor therapy, multiorgan failure, antimicrobial therapy, and adjunctive immunotherapy. The closing section looks forward to novel trial designs, sepsis in low- and middle-income countries, and emerging management approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 267 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive and practical guide offers a current overview of the pathogenesis and management of sepsis, encompassing both intensive care unit (ICU) settings and broader clinical contexts. It delves into the intricate interplay between the coagulation and endocrine systems during sepsis, highlighting the significance of biomarkers in diagnosing and facilitating early intervention. International clinical practice guidelines are presented, providing valuable insights into fluid resuscitation, vasopressor therapy, response to multiorgan failure, antimicrobial therapy, and adjunctive immunotherapy. The closing section explores emerging trends, including novel trial designs, sepsis in low- and middle-income countries, and innovative management approaches. With contributions from esteemed experts across the globe, this book serves as a valuable resource for residents, professionals, practitioners, general practitioners, and medical students alike, fostering a deeper understanding of sepsis and its treatment.

This comprehensive and practical guide offers a current overview of the pathogenesis and management of sepsis, encompassing both intensive care unit (ICU) settings and broader clinical contexts. It delves into the intricate interplay between the coagulation and endocrine systems during sepsis, highlighting the significance of biomarkers in diagnosing and facilitating early intervention. International clinical practice guidelines are presented, providing valuable insights into fluid resuscitation, vasopressor therapy, response to multiorgan failure, antimicrobial therapy, and adjunctive immunotherapy. The closing section explores emerging trends, including novel trial designs, sepsis in low- and middle-income countries, and innovative management approaches. With contributions from esteemed experts across the globe, this book serves as a valuable resource for residents, professionals, practitioners, general practitioners, and medical students alike, fostering a deeper understanding of sepsis and its treatment.

Weight: 538g
Dimension: 205 x 237 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319735054
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018