| Description |
1 online resource (169 pages) |
| Series |
European Respiratory Monograph 53 |
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European Respiratory Monograph 53
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| Contents |
Front Cover; Guest Editors; Contents; Title Page; Preface; Introduction; Chapter 1 Aetiopathogenesis of VAP revisited; Chapter 2 New approaches to the aetiological diagnosis of VAP; Chapter 3 Biomarkers and VAP: results and perspectives; Chapter 4 VAP: approach to therapy; Chapter 5 New antibiotics for VAP; Chapter 6 erolised treatment for VAP; Chapter 7 Impact of guidelines on HAP and VAP outcomes; Chapter 8 VAP prevention: pharmacological strategies; Chapter 9 VAP prevention: non-pharmacological strategies; Chapter Animal models of VAP; Chapter 11 Viral VAP; Chapter 12 Fungal VAP |
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Chapter 13 HAP in nonventilatedChapter 14 Ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis; Other titles in the series; Back Cover |
| Summary |
Nosocomial and ventilator-associated pneumonia continue to be a major challenge in the management of intensive care patients. In particular, recent developments in microbial resistance are a cause of great concern. Internationally renowned experts provide comprehensive reviews on all the major topics within the field and, in particular, the recent insights into epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment surrounding this field. This Monograph is an essential reference book for both clinicians and researchers alike on this challenging subject |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Nosocomial infections.
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Pneumonia.
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Respirators (Medical equipment)
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Respiratory therapy -- Complications.
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Bacterial Infections and Mycoses.
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Cross Infection.
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Disease.
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Infection.
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Lung Diseases.
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Lung Injury.
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Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated.
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Pneumonia.
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Respiratory Tract Diseases.
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Respiratory Tract Infections.
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Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ewig, S.
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| ISBN |
1849840164 (electronic bk.) |
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9781849840163 (electronic bk.) |
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