Hospital-Acquired Infections in Intensive Care Unit and their Management: The Indian Perspective (Original Publisher)
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Navigate the critical challenges of infection control in ICUs with Hospital-Acquired Infections in Intensive Care Unit and Their Management: The Indian Perspective. This 2025 Springer release provides evidence-based, region-specific strategies for preventing and managing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in intensive care settings, making it an essential tool for healthcare providers working in or with resource-constrained environments.
Description
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units globally, and their management in India presents unique clinical, infrastructural, and epidemiological challenges. Hospital-Acquired Infections in Intensive Care Unit and Their Management: The Indian Perspective delivers a comprehensive, practical guide for understanding, preventing, and treating HAIs with special emphasis on the Indian healthcare context.
This book is designed for intensivists, infectious disease specialists, critical care nurses, hospital administrators, microbiologists, and postgraduate medical trainees. It offers a well-rounded perspective grounded in real-world practices, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection control protocols relevant to India and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Key Features and Highlights:
- First-of-its-kind Indian-focused reference on ICU-related HAIs
- Covers region-specific pathogen profiles and resistance patterns
- Emphasizes practical strategies for infection prevention and control (IPC) in resource-limited ICUs
- Discusses multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-related bloodstream infections, and more
- Includes antimicrobial stewardship guidelines adapted to Indian ICU settings
- Integrates updated clinical protocols, surveillance strategies, and real-world case studies
- Authored by Indian ICU and infectious disease experts with decades of frontline experience
Chapters & Topics Covered:
While full chapter names are not specified, the book includes core chapters on:
- Epidemiology of hospital-acquired infections in Indian ICUs
- Diagnosis and treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)
- Multidrug resistance and local antibiogram utilization
- Antimicrobial stewardship in intensive care settings
- Infection control practices and ICU infrastructure challenges in India
- Surveillance and monitoring protocols tailored to LMIC healthcare systems
About the Author:
The contributors are leading Indian clinicians and researchers in critical care medicine, infectious diseases, and microbiology. Their collective expertise ensures a practical and regionally relevant guide that addresses the daily realities of ICU care in India.
Format & Technical Details:
- Available Formats: PDF
- File Size: Approx. 12–15 MB
- Language: English
- Device Compatibility: Compatible with Kindle, Android, iOS, PC, and Mac using any standard eBook reader (e.g., Adobe Digital Editions, Apple Books)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is this book useful for ICUs outside of India?
Yes. While the book focuses on the Indian context, many insights—particularly around infection control in resource-constrained settings—are applicable to ICUs in other LMICs or underserved healthcare environments.
Q2: Does the book include current guidelines for antibiotic stewardship?
Absolutely. It presents updated, evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship practices, adapted to the microbiological landscape and healthcare limitations specific to Indian ICUs.
Additional information
| Publisher |
Springer |
|---|---|
| Published Year |
2025 |
| Language |
English |
| ISBN |
978-9819600175, 9789819600182 |
| File Size |
1.7 MB |
| Edition |
1 |
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