Infectious Diseases - Anesthesia Lecture
Infectious Diseases - Anesthesia Lecture Infectious Diseases Concepts, Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Management Essential Knowledge for Anesthetic Practitioners | October 26, 2025 Core Concepts Infectious diseases result from pathogenic microorganisms invading the body and disrupting normal function. As anesthetists, we encounter infected patients daily and must understand transmission dynamics, host defenses, and implications for perioperative care. 10M Annual surgical site infections 700K HAIs in US hospitals 35% Antibiotic misuse ...