Infections in Surgery: Prevention and Management (Hot Topics in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma)

byMassimo Sartelli(Editor), Raul Coimbra(Editor), Leonardo Pagani(Editor), Kemal Rasa(Editor)&1more Although most clinicians are aware of the problem of antimicrobial resistance, most also underestimate its significance in their own hospital. The incorrect and inappropriate use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials, as well as poor prevention and poor control of infections, are contributing to the development of such resistance. Appropriate use of antibiotics and compliance with infection prevention and control measures should be integral aspects of good clinical practice and standards of care. However, these activities are often inadequate among clinicians, and there is a considerable gap between the best evidence and actual clinical practice. In hospitals, cultural determinants influence clinical practice, and improving behaviour in terms of infection prevention and antibiotics-prescribing practice remains a challenge. Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of best practices, many clinicians fail to implement them, and evidence-based processes and practices that are known to optimize both the prevention and the treatment of infections tend to be underused. Addressing precisely this problem, this volume offers an essential toolkit for all surgeons and intensivists interested in improving their clinical practices. Product Details Publisher:Springer; 1st ed. 2021 edition (January 30, 2021) Language:English Hardcover:288 pages ISBN-10:3030621154 ISBN-13:978-3030621155 ISBN-13:9783030621155 eText ISBN: 9783030621162 Item Weight:1.45 pounds