• Covering community-acquired, ventilator-associated, and nosocomial pneumonia, this guide
• examines the pathogenesis, bacteriology, and key clinical features associated with severe pneumonia
• details the role of mechanical ventilation in the pathogenesis of illness
• reviews appropriate dosing and dosing regimens for antibiotic therapy
• discusses controversies surrounding the use of mono vs. combination therapy for the management of ventilator-associated pneumonia
• examines the role of microbiological surveillance in the management of ventilator-associated pneumonia
• analyzes controversies in the diagnosis of pneumonia
• considers the optimization of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic approaches for the treatment of patients with severe pneumonia
• presents new approaches in the treatment and prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Analyzing preventive strategies, as well as emerging trends in the bacteriology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of disease, this reference explores factors that lead to the development of severe pneumonia, the most effective treatment methods for the condition, and recent efforts to improve disease outcomes-describing patients at risk for severe pneumonia, mortality predictors in ventilator-associated pneumonia, and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in the intensive care unit.