Advances in Critical Care Nursing of Infectious Diseases, An Issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America

In this issue of Critical Care Nursing Clinics, guest editor Jennifer Manning brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Critical Care Nursing of Infectious Diseases. Top experts discuss topics such as antimicrobial stewardship and advanced ventilatory strategies, with an emphasis on early recognition and management of sepsis, infection control, and the unique challenges of caring for immunocompromised patients. Other topics include emerging viral infections, fluid and electrolyte management, pain management, sedation, and more. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including infection control in the ICU: preventing the spread of multi-drug-resistant organisms; emerging viral infections: nursing implications and management strategies; the role of biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases; the impact of technology on infectious disease management in critical care; interprofessional collaboration in the management of complex infectious disease cases; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on advances in critical care nursing of infectious diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.