Handbook of Antibiotics 1st/2014

Sepsis or septicemia is a life-threatening problem that can occur when the body reacts to severe infection. It produces a serious overdrive of the body’s immune system and leads to a series of reactions that can lead to widespread inflammation and blood coagulation cascade stimulation.
The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) estimates that the incidence of sepsis is 3 per 1,000 worldwide. There is a steady rise in the number of patients with sepsis. Worldwide there are over 18 million cases per year. Because of its high mortality, sepsis is a leading cause of death in many countries. In the developing world, sepsis accounts for 60 to 70% of deaths per year. Severe sepsis and septic shock, are medical emergencies and needs to be managed in emergency medicine department by experts in the field of sepsis management.
“Current Concepts in Sepsis Management” is a quick reference book, which covers most of the aspects of sepsis management, including fluid management, antibiotic selections, ventilation strategies and supportive treatments. This book provides concise and clear view about sepsis management. I hope that this book can help many healthcare professionals who work in emergency and critical care departments
• A quick reference book, mainly for the healthcare professionals who work in emergency and critical care departments.
• Covers most of the aspects of sepsis management, including fluid management, antibiotic selections, ventilation strategies and supportive treatments.
• Presents sepsis management in a concise, clear, and comprehensive way.
• Includes current and recent aspects of sepsis management in a very simple and easy manner.
• Also gives an overview of common infections and routinely used antibiotics.