Sepsis Management: PIRO and MODS

ISBN 10: 3662519402 / ISBN 13: 9783662519400

Published by Springer, 2016

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Print on Demand pp. 249.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sepsis Management: PIRO and MODS
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662519402
• ISBN 13: 9783662519400
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is unique in approaching multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) from the perspective of its pathophysiological mechanism, and addressing aspects that are overlooked in most of the available literature. Eminent experts in the field from Europe and beyond offer new insights into risk stratification, severity assessment, and management of critically ill patients with sepsis. The principal focus is on recently developed concepts in infection management and in antibiotic use, bearing in mind that in these patients the pharmacokinetics of antibiotics are altered, affecting renal clearance and requiring dosage adjustments. The significance of the PIRO (predisposing factors, infection, response, organ dysfunction) model in the development of effective treatment strategies is emphasized. This book will be of interest and value to all who are involved in the treatment of, or research into, sepsis and MODS.

About the Author

Drs. Rello, Lipman and Lisboa participate in several critical care meetings with lectures on sepsis, antibiotic treatment and organ dysfunction. Every year they organize a meeting in Tarragona, Spain on the management of sepsis.