This review discusses Septic Cardiomyopathy (SCM), a poorly defined and often underdiagnosed complication of sepsis involving transient myocardial dysfunction. SCM cannot be attributed to ischemia or pre-existing cardiac disease. The article explores the multifactorial pathogenesis, including inflammatory cytokines and mitochondrial dysfunction, and notes that diagnosis primarily relies on echocardiography.
This European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on the volume of early resuscitation fluid for adult critically ill patients. It specifically focuses on managing fluid resuscitation volume in adults with circulatory failure, suggesting administering up to 30 ml/kg of intravenous crystalloids in the initial phase for patients with sepsis or septic shock.
A fundamental guide for clinicians detailing the principles and strategies necessary for selecting and utilizing the correct antibacterial agents to treat bacterial infections effectively.
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Published: 2018
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Authors: Jacqueline Rhoads
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This easy-access clinical guide to over 70 commonly...
A comprehensive textbook (17th Edition) for students and professionals covering the general principles of pharmacology (pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions), system-specific pharmacology (CNS, cardiovascular, endocrine, etc.), specific drug groups, and toxicology (poisons and antidotes). Intended for medicine, pharmacy, and bioscience students, doctors, and health politicians.
A comprehensive handbook addressing the complex relationship between sex, gender, and health, featuring perspectives and insights specifically focused on the South Asia region.
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Published: 2007
Number of pages: 816 pages
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File Size: 12.8 MB
Authors: Jimmy D. Bartlett OD DOS ScD
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Written by experts...
A comprehensive textbook dedicated to the excellence in research, scholarship, and education concerning the diagnosis and clinical management of cancer in children.
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Authors: Pascale Cossart
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The third edition of the Toxicologist’s Pocket Handbook,...
A comprehensive treatise on all aspects of uveitis and intraocular inflammation, including differential diagnosis, pursuit of the specific diagnosis, and treatment. It serves as an up-to-date resource for ophthalmologists and other professionals.
This comprehensive review details renal tubular function, contrasting it with glomerular assessment. It covers key physiological mechanisms, including active secretion and reabsorption of essential solutes (glucose, sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphate, citrate, magnesium, and uric acid), and highlights the clinical significance of comprehensive urine assessment (pH and osmolarity) in managing water/electrolyte imbalances, acid-base disorders, and drug toxicity.
