Elsevier, 2016. — 489 p. — ISBN: 978-0-323-28945-0.
Use best practices in effectively treating infections of the head, neck, and orofacial complex! Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections: An Interdisciplinary Approach is the only resource on the market with in-depth guidelines to the diagnosis and management of pathology due to severe infections. No longer do you have to search through journal articles and websites, as this comprehensive, full-color reference covers both cutting-edge and time-tested approaches to recognizing and handling infections. From well-known OMS educator James Hupp and oral surgeon Elie Ferneini, and with chapters written by expert contributors, this book is ideal for use in the classroom, as preparation for the NBDE and specialty exams, and as a clinical resource for patient care.
General Topics Related to Head/Neck/Orofacial InfectionsImmunobiology of Infectious Disease
Bacterial Microbiology of the Head/Neck/Orofacial Region
Non-Bacterial Microbiology of the Head/Neck/Orofacial Region
Anatomy Relevant to Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections
Laboratory Microbiologic Diagnostics
Imaging for Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections
Principles of Antimicrobial and Surgical Infection Management
Antibacterial Pharmacology for Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections
Antimicrobial Pharmacology for Head/Neck/Orofacial Non-Bacterial Infections
Infections of the Head/Neck/Orofacial RegionInfections of the Dental Pulp
Infections of the Periodontal Apparatus
Odontogenic Infections of the Fascial Spaces
Osteomyelitis of the Jaws
Salivary Gland Infections
Nasal and Para-Nasal Sinus Infections
Oropharyngeal and Tonsillar Infections
Laryngitis, Epiglottitis, Tracheitis
Thyroid Infections
Infections of the Ear and Mastoid
Orbital Infections
Brain and Meningeal Infections
Infections of the Facial Skin and Scalp
Head and Neck Vascular Infections
Special Topics Related to Head/Neck/Orofacial InfectionsInfection in the Head/Neck/Orofacial Trauma Patient
Dental Implant Related Infections
Facial Esthetic Surgery Related Infections
Infections Following Head and Neck Reconstruction
Infections in Critically Ill (ICU) Patients
Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections in Pediatric Patients
Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
Tuberculosis/Mycobacterial Infections of the Head and Neck
Unusual Inflammatory Conditions of the Head/Neck/Orofacial Region
Anesthetic Considerations in Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections
Perioperative Infection Control
Medico-Legal Considerations in Head/Neck/Orofacial Infections