Sepsis is an important public health problem around the world. Severe sepsis carries significant morbidity, mortality and high costs. The incidence of sepsis is increasing because of the aging population, the growing number of immunocompromised hosts, the increasing use of invasive procedures, and, to a lesserextent, antibiotic resistance among pathogens. Despite recent advances in thepathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic approaches the mortality rate associated with this condition remains high. Therefore, the goal of Sepsis: New Strategies is to review novel targets to be considered in patients with severe sepsis and to assess new developments for patients with sepsis originating in therespiratory tract. Describes cutting-edge areas in the field of sepsis Reviewing novel targets to consider in patients with severe sepsis Written by outstanding experts INDICE: Macrolides in Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia and Sepsis.- ThePotential Role of Statins in Severe Sepsis.- The Genetics of Sepsis - the Promise, the Progress and the Pitfalls.- Corticoids in Severe Pneumonia.- Aging, Inflammation, and Pneumococcal Disease.- Non-Specific Removal of Sepsis Mediators.- Optimal Antibiotic Use in Severe Cmmunity-Acquired Pneumonia.- Dose Adjustement and Pharmacodynamic Considerations for Severe Sepsis and Septic shock.
- ISBN: 978-3-540-79000-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 175
- Fecha Publicación: 01/07/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés