Abstract
This chapter will review the two most common lower respiratory tract infections in the intensive care unit (ICU), community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). In addition we will provide an overview of the topics including recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Infectious Diseases in Critical Care |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 435-448 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540344056 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine