Nosocomial and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Edited by A. Torres, S. Ewig. EUR RESPIRATOR EUROPEAN RE N U M B E R 5 3 / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 1 Print ISSN 1025-448x Online ISSN 2075-6674 Print ISBN 978-1-84984-015-6 Online ISBN 978-1-84984-016-3 Nosocomial and ventilator-associated pneumonia continue to be a major challenge in the management of intensive care patients. In particular, recent developments in microbial resistance are a cause of great concern. Internationally re- nowned experts provide comprehensive reviews on all the major topics within the field and, in particular, the recent insights into epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment surrounding this field. This Monograph is an essential reference book for both clinicians and researchers alike on this challenging subject. EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY monograph Nosocomial and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia 53 EURO RESPIRATORY EUROPEAN RESP