Antibiotic Precision in Critically Ill Patients

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 principlesUses an algorithmic and system-based approachHelps reduce antibiotic failure and early detection of side effects