This Issue's Focus: Emerging Pathogens


Cover Articles


Bioterrorism and Critical Care Medicine: Are We Prepared?

Two Hospitals Prove Disaster Preparedness

Drug Shortages in Critical Care

Features

 

Articles


Reduction of Antimicrobial Resistance in the ICU through Antimicrobial Stewardship
Additional measures are needed to minimize the risk for nosocomial resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship may be one solution.

The Emergence of West Nile
The West Nile virus continues to spread across the United States and beyond. Learn about the latest developments and treatments for the virus, including a possible vaccine.


SARS as a Paradigm of Emerging Infections
Pathogens continue to emerge, affecting ICUs
around the world. It is therefore useful to employ severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) as the paradigm to discuss the threat of emerging infections and their impact on critical care.

Annual Report to Members and Donors
The Society of Critical Care Medicine witnessed a banner year in 2003, with new programs, meetings and publications. What’s in store for 2004?

Quality Corner: How Can We Learn From Incidents?


2004 Congress Sponsors

A Tribute to Dr. Peter Safar

Joseph M. Civetta, MD, FCCM to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Rationales Now Available for ABIM's SEP Modules

New Book on Improving ICU Care

SCCM-supported Study Published in The New England Journal of Medicine; Results to Be Presented at 2004 Congress


Departments

Message from the President:Tomorrow is Yesterday

CEO Column: Utilizing Information Systems to Improve ICU Care

Capitol Corner

Section and Chapter News

Vital News

Career Central

Welcome New Members

 

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