International Sepsis Forum Links
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Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Society
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Education,
care, support, and communication for patients, survivors, families,
friends, medical personnel, and others affected by and/or interested in ARDS.
American College of Chest Physicians To promote the
prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest through leadership,
education, research, and communication.
American College of Emergency Physicians The American
College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) exists to support quality emergency
medical care, and to promote the interests of emergency physicians.
American Lung Association
Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA today fights lung disease in
all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and
environmental health.
American Society for Microbiology The American
Society for Microbiology is the oldest and largest single life science
membership organization in the world. ASM represents 25 disciplines
of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology
educators.
American Thoracic Society
The American Thoracic Society was founded in 1905. The Society's
members help prevent and fight respiratory disease around the globe
through research, education, patient care, and advocacy. The Society's
long-range goal is to decrease morbidity and mortality from respiratory
disorders and life-threatening acute illnesses.
Anestcadiz A European website in Spanish of Anaesthesia,
Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, including information on sepsis and other
themes of concern in revival.
The Critical Care Forum
Critical Care Forum is a unique online and print service which provides the critical care
community with the fastest and most thorough update on new developments in
all areas of critical care. It publishes literature reports, reviews,
news, commentaries, primary papers and much more. Primary papers are
offered to individuals FREE on the web.
European Organization of Family Health
Research (EOFHR) The European Organization of Family Health Research (EOFHR)
represents over 100 non-governmental and other not-for-profit organizations
interested in protection the health of all Europeans and providing essential
human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases ESCMID
is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to improve the diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of infectious diseases in Europe by promoting and
supporting research, education and training in the infection disciplines.
European Society of Intensive Care
Medicine The objective of the ESICM is the advancement and promotion of knowledge in
intensive care medicine.
The French Infection Diseases Society
French Society of Anesthesia and Intensive Care
Infectious Diseases Society of America
The IDSA represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious
diseases. IDSA’s purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities,
and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public
health and prevention relating to infectious diseases.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement IHI offers resources and services to help
health care organizations make dramatic and long-lasting improvements that
enhance clinical outcomes and reduce costs.
International Symposium on Intensive Care
and Emergency Medicine The
International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is held
every year in March, in Brussels. Started in 1980, this meeting has become
established as one of the largest in its field, now attracting more than
5000 participants from countries world-wide.
Microbes.info
An internet gateway portal designed to bring
useful and interesting microbiology informational resources to all
interested.
Shock Societies
Society of Critical Care
Medicine (SCCM) A
multidisciplinary, multispecialty, international organization whose
mission is to secure the highest quality care for all critically ill
patients by: Promoting the superiority of a multidisciplinary,
ICU-based, intensivist-directed team for delivery of the highest quality,
cost-efficient critical care.
Surgical Infection Society America (SIS)
Surgical Infection Society Europe (SIS-E)
Surviving Sepsis
Campaign (SSC) Spearheaded
by the ESICM (European Society of Intensive Care Medicine), ISF (International
Sepsis Forum) and SCCM (Society of Critical Care Medicine), the Surviving Sepsis
Campaign is aimed at improving the diagnosis, survival and management of
patients with sepsis by addressing the challenges associated with it.
Swiss Society of Intensive Care (SGI)
Swiss Society for Infectious Diseases (SSI)
Journals
Chest The Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care Journal is the official publication
of the American College of Chest Physicians. Each month it features
cutting edge clinical investigations in the multidisciplinary specialties
of chest medicine, such as pulmonology, cardiology, thoracic surgery,
transplantation, sleep and breathing, airways disease, and more
Journal
of Intensive Care Medicine
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine keeps you thoroughly informed about the
rapidly changing world of intensive care through original research,
editorials, analytic reviews, procedural and technological updates, and
large-scale clinical series.
JAMA began publication in 1883 and is an international
peer-reviewed general medical journal to promote the
science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
New England Journal of
Medicine Each week, the Journal presents major reports of clinical
research, review articles, opinion, and policy updates. Over 240,000 clinicians
and other medical professionals in more than 120 countries subscribe to the
Journal.
Journal Watch Infectious Diseases
A subscription based
service at which more than 80 physician editors systematically review and
filter the most important findings from more than 180 medical and
scientific journals. Their concise summaries and insightful commentary are
conveniently delivered to you in the medium of your choosing — print,
e-mail, or the Web — so that you can spend more time treating patients.
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