<p>There have been tremendous advances in understanding the cellular mechanisms involved in sepsis and contributing to the development of multiple organ dysfunction and mortality in this setting. The chapters in this book provide up-to-date insights into important pathways that are initiated by seps
Mechanisms of Sepsis-Induced Organ Dysfunction and Recovery
โ Scribed by J. L. Vincent (auth.), Edward Abraham MD, Mervyn Singer MD (eds.)
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 453
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Subjects
Emergency Medicine
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