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Book Detail
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2015 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy
Bradley, John S., Ed.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781581108484 Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
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Synopsis:
Coming in January 2015! 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 book includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials. Key 21st edition features! * New at-a-glance tables that provide a quick overview of bacterial and fungal pathogen susceptibilities to commonly used antimicrobials * New information on neonatal developmental pharmacology * Information on the strength and level of evidence for all treatment recommendations * Therapies for specific pathogens - bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic * Chapter on antibiotic therapy for children who are obese * Chapter on antimicrobial prophylaxis and prevention of symptomatic infection * Balanced information on safety, efficacy, and tolerability * Updated drug cost and availability data * Maximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in children * Guidelines on when not to use antimicrobials
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