The Sepsis Codex: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on a Global Health Emergency

Edited by Marcio Borges, Jorge Hidalgo, and Javier Pérez-Fernández, this comprehensive resource provides a concise yet in-depth look at sepsis, a life-threatening medical condition responsible for nearly 20% of global deaths annually. With a disproportionate impact on children under the age of five and low-resource settings, sepsis demands a tailored therapeutic approach that considers individual patients’ needs, including age, predisposing factors, genetic traits, and more.

A Comprehensive Overview of Sepsis

The Sepsis Codex covers a range of critical topics, including:

• Pathophysiology: Understanding the underlying mechanisms of sepsis
• Early Detection: Identifying sepsis in its earliest stages
• Biomarkers and Diagnosis: The latest advances in diagnostic techniques
• Therapies: Current treatment options and future directions
• Controversies: Examining the ongoing debates in sepsis research and treatment
• Future Research: Emerging areas of inquiry and innovation
• The Role of AI: Leveraging artificial intelligence in sepsis diagnosis and treatment
• Professional Organizations and Public Health: The importance of collaboration and coordination in sepsis care

Sepsis in Special Populations

The Sepsis Codex also delves into the unique challenges and considerations of sepsis in:

• Pregnant Women: Managing sepsis in maternal healthcare
• Transplanted Patients: Sepsis prevention and treatment in immunocompromised individuals
• Children: Addressing the disproportionate impact of sepsis on pediatric populations

Consolidating today’s available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource, The Sepsis Codex is an indispensable tool for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to improve patient outcomes and combat this global health emergency.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication Date: December 16, 2022
• Language: English
• Pages: 362
• ISBN-10: 0323882714
• ISBN-13: 978-0323882712