| Description |
viii, 590 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Definitions and epidemiology / L. G. Thijs and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 2. The cause of sepsis: bacterial cell components that trigger the cytokine cascade / B. J. Appelmelk and W. A. Lynn -- 3. Role of inflammatory mediators in sepsis / C. E. Hack and L. G. Thijs -- 4. The circulatory and metabolic pathophysiology of septic shock / A. B. J. Groeneveld and L. G. Thijs -- 5a. Sepsis and acute lung injury / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5b. Acute renal failure / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5c. Gut injury during sepsis / B. Vallet and P. T. Schumacker -- 5d. Liver in sepsis / N. Marin, A. Mignon and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5e. Central nervous system dysfunction / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5f. Coagulation - fibrinolytic systems / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5g. Endocrinology / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 5h. Sepsis-induced multiple organ dysfunction syndrome / J.-F. Dhainaut and N. Marin -- 6. Metabolic response to sepsis / G. Nitenberg -- 7. Clinical manifestations and complications of septic shock / B. Levy and P.-E. Bollaert -- 8. Diagnosis: from clinical signs to haemodynamic evaluation / A. B. J. Groeneveld and L. G. Thijs -- 9. Principles of management: general introduction / J.-F. Dhainaut -- 10a. Resuscitation / J.-F. Dhainaut and C. Paugam-Burtz -- 10b. Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood / A. T. Dinh-Xuan and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 10c. Respiratory support in patients with septic shock / J.-L. Teboul and A. Mercat -- 10d. Inhaled nitric oxide / A. T. Dinh-Xuan and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 11. Antibiotic management of severe infections in critically ill patients / J. Carlet -- 12a. General care of the septic patient / P. H. Carroll and G. R. Park -- 12b. Nutritional support in sepsis / G. Nitenberg, B. Raynard and S. Antoun / [et al.] -- 12c. Prophylaxis and management of acute renal failure during sepsis / D. Journois -- 12d. Acute lung injury: new anti-inflammatory therapies / N. Marin and J.-F. Dhainaut -- 13. Clinical studies with treatments aimed at interfering with endotoxin and mediators in septic shock / B. Guidet, E. Maury and G. Offenstadt |
| Summary |
"This book is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the clinical management of the critically ill patient suffering from septic shock. It is divided into five sections that discuss the important areas of epidemiology, pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and practical aspects of treatment."--BOOK JACKET. "In addition, it identifies the key clinical problems that need to be addressed and gives clear, practical advice on the most appropriate management strategies."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Septic shock.
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Septicemia.
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| Author |
Dhainaut, Jean-François A
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Park, G. R. (Gilbert Richard)
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Thijs, L. G. (Lambertus G.), 1938-
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| ISBN |
0702017736 |
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