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ISCCM Handbook on Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (The ICCARE Book) 1st/2024

Name: ISCCM Handbook on Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (The ICCARE Book) 1st/2024
SKU: 9789356969858
Price: 596.00 INR
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Author: Parikshit Prayag, Rajeev Soman, Sheila Nainan Myatra
ISBN: 9789356969858

Author: Parikshit Prayag, Rajeev Soman, Sheila Nainan Myatra
ISBN: 9789356969858
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd
Edition: 1st
Year: 2024
Weight: 0.3 K.g.
Pages: 162
Book Type: Paper Back
Condition: New
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Addresses the most important bacterial infections encountered in Indian ICUs Focuses on understanding the mechanisms of resistance and microbiological aspects of bacterial infections Guides the clinicians regarding the therapeutic options for these complex situations Also addresses the PK/PD aspects of antimicrobial therapy.

This book attempts to provide clinicians a quick insight into the unique problems we face in our ICUs with respect to bacterial infections. It covers the major bacterial pathogens that we face so rampantly in our ICUs, including the mechanisms of resistance and understanding the microbiological aspects of these infections. The most important gram positive and gram negative pathogens have been covered, with a focus on ICU infections. It will help the reader become familiar with the mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, how to detect these in our practice and how to tailor therapy based on this information. The book also throws light on the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic aspects of antimicrobial therapy, an aspect of clinical medicine which is vital.