UID:
edocfu_9961152601702883
Format:
1 online resource (382 pages)
Edition:
28th edition.
ISBN:
1-61002-565-2
Content:
Completely updated and revised, the 28th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of infectious diseases in children. For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help select the best of all antimicrobial choices.Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens.
Note:
Front Matter -- 1. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes -- 2. Antimicrobial Therapy for Neonates -- 3. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens -- 4. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class: Beta-lactams and Beta-lactamase Inhibitors, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones -- 5. Preferred Therapy for Speci c Fungal Pathogens -- 6. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins -- 7. Preferred Therapy for Speci c Viral Pathogens -- 8. Choosing Among Antiviral Agents -- 9. Preferred Therapy for Speci c Parasitic Pathogens -- 10. Choosing Among Antiparasitic Agents: Antimalarial Drugs, Nitroimidazoles, Benzimidazoles, and Neglected Tropical Diseases -- 11. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes -- 12. Approach to Antibiotic Therapy for Drug-Resistant Gram-negative Bacilli and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus -- 13. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese -- 14. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down Therapy) for Serious Infections -- 15. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection -- 16. Approach to Antibiotic Allergies -- 17. Antibiotic Stewardship -- 18. Systemic and Topical Antimicrobial Dosing and Dose Forms -- Appendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area -- References -- Index.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Bradley, John S. 2022 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy : American Academy of Pediatrics,c2022
Language:
English
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