Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2015

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Infections

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Early Identification of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Causative Pathogens: Focus on the Value of Gram-stain Examination

      • C. Chiurazzi, A. Motos-Galera, A. Torres

      Pages 3-14

   3. Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections: A Critical Look at the Role and Research of Quality Improvement Interventions and Strategies

      • K. Blot, D. Vogelaers, S. Blot

      Pages 15-24

   4. Clostridium difficile Infection

      • M. H. Wilcox, M. J. G. T. Vehreschild, C. E. Nord

      Pages 25-35

   5. Viral Sepsis

      • P. Amin, V. Amin

      Pages 37-59

3. Antimicrobials and Resistance

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Light and Shade of New Antibiotics

      • M. Bassetti, P. Della Siega, D. Pecori

      Pages 63-83

   3. Optimizing Antimicrobial Efficacy at Minimal Toxicity: A Novel Indication for Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy?

      • P. M. Honoré, R. Jacobs, H. D. Spapen

      Pages 85-90

   4. Combatting Resistance in Intensive Care: The Multimodal Approach of the Spanish ICU “Zero Resistance” Program

      • The Scientific Expert Committee for the “Zero Resistance” Project

      Pages 91-103

   5. Immune System Dysfunction and Multidrug-resistant Bacteria in Critically Ill Patients: Inflammasones and Future Perspectives

      • M. Girardis, S. Busani, S. De Biasi

      Pages 105-112

4. Sepsis

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Tachycardia in Septic Shock: Pathophysiological Implications and Pharmacological Treatment

      • A. Morelli, A. D’Egidio, M. Passariello

      Pages 115-128

   3. Angiotensin II in Septic Shock

      • T. D. Corrêa, J. Takala, S. M. Jakob

      Pages 129-137

   4. β-Blockers in Critically Ill Patients: From Physiology to Clinical Evidence

      • S. Coppola, S. Froio, D. Chiumello

      Pages 139-152

5. Oxygenation and Respiratory Failure

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Prehospital Endotracheal Intubation: Elemental or Detrimental?

      • P. E. Pepe, L. P. Roppolo, R. L. Fowler

      Pages 155-166

   3. Hyperoxia in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine: Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? An Update

      • S. Hafner, P. Radermacher, P. Asfar

      Pages 167-178

   4. Extracorporeal Gas Exchange for Acute Respiratory Failure in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review

      • M. Schmidt, C. Hodgson, A. Combes

      Pages 179-205

   5. Update on the Role of Extracorporeal CO2 Removal as an Adjunct to Mechanical Ventilation in ARDS

      • P. Morimont, A. Batchinsky, B. Lambermont

      Pages 207-218

The Yearbook compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

• Emergency Medicine
• Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Intensive Care Unit
• Respiratory Failure
• Sepsis

“This book adequately meets the objectives by providing detailed information on the latest clinical research and practice … in a concise, easy-to-read format. The audience includes anyone practicing in the fields of internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care, or emergency medicine. It would be of particular interest to physicians, residents, and midlevels practicing in ICUs and emergency departments. … I would highly recommend this book for its emphasis on research and collection of evidence from international experts.” (Jill Schuld, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2015)

• Université libre de Bruxelles, Dept. of Intensive Care, Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium

  Jean-Louis Vincent

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