New 22nd Edition! This bestselling and widely used resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy provides instant access to reliable, up-to-the-minute recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children.
For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help health care providers select the best of all antimicrobial choices. Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens. In response to growing concerns about overuse of antibiotics, the program includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials.
Practical, evidence-based recommendations from the experts in antimicrobial therapy
Developed by distinguished editorial board
Designed for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every day
At-a-glance tables of bacterial and fungal pathogen susceptibilities to commonly used antimicrobials
Includes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine
Updated assessments regarding the strength of the recommendation and the level of evidence for treatment recommendations for major infections
Anti-infective drug listing, complete with formulations and dosages
Antibiotic therapy for obese children
Antimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infection
Maximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in children
Edition: 22th Edition
ISBN: 1581109857
Posted on: 2/12/2017
Format: Pdf
Page Count: 278 Pages
Author: John S Bradley,: John D Nelson Emeritus,
