Authors: John M. B. Smith, John E. Payne, Thomas V. Berne
The management of sepsis has an essential role in surgical care and surgeons are
major users of antimicrobial agents. Indeed, the development of antimicrobial drugs has enabled the development of modern surgery, free of the morbidity and mortality associated with septic complications. To useantimicrobial agents effectively, the surgeon needs an understanding of the microbiological and
pharmacological basis of their role as well as their clinical use. This book is a manual of good practice giving essential advice on the choice of agent for the full range of
surgical infections - takingboth optimal clinical use and cost-effectiveness into account. The book provides a succinct and up-to-date…
