Sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction

Sepsis and the multiple organ dysfunction that results from it is one of the commonest causes of death in the ICU. The last decade has seen an explosion in the understanding of the pathophysiology of sepsis, and progress in critical care medicine has allowed patients to be kept alive long enough for these new technologies to be utilised. This comprehensive new title brings together all current knowledge on this important topic. Written by a team of international contributors, and overseen by an internationally acclaimed editorial team, it aims to become the definitive reference in the field.