Sepsis : an interdisciplinary challenge /

Despite the progress that has been made in intensive care medicine, sepsis and septic shock are still accompanied by a high mortality rate. In recent years, new therapeutic approaches have been developed on the basis of a better understanding of this complex condition. This monograph contains contri...

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Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service), International Steglitz Symposium
Other Authors: Reinhart, K., Eyrich, K.
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, [1989]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Despite the progress that has been made in intensive care medicine, sepsis and septic shock are still accompanied by a high mortality rate. In recent years, new therapeutic approaches have been developed on the basis of a better understanding of this complex condition. This monograph contains contributions by well-known scientists and clinicians in the fields of hygienics, microbiology, infectious diseases, physiology, surgery and intensive care medicine. It provides an up-to-date overview of the etiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and therapy of sepsis and its complications.
Item Description:Papers amended from discussions at the 2nd International Steglitz Symposium held in Berlin in Oct. 1987.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 391 pages) : illustrations
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783642830839 (electronic bk.)
3642830838 (electronic bk.)