Antibiotic Precision in Critically Ill Patients, Gebunden

Klappentext

The success of antibiotic therapy depends on precision. A thorough knowledge of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of antimicrobials and their alterations in different disease states is essential to achieve this. This book provides an in-depth understanding of the complex mechanisms regulating such alterations and guides the right antimicrobial usage in the right dosage and route. Supported by case-based scenarios depicting real-life challenges incorporated in every chapter, this book is 'essential reading' material for postgraduate students of medicine and allied branches, microbiology, critical care and infectious diseases.

Key Features:

• Provides a comprehensive guide on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles
• Uses an algorithmic and system-based approach
• Helps reduce antibiotic failure and early detection of side effects