2014 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy - Softcover

Bradley MD, John S.; Nelson MD Emeritus, John D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581108486 ISBN 13: 9781581108484

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2014

Synopsis

New 20th 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

• 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

About this title

About the Author:

John S. Bradley, MD
Editor in Chief
Dr. Bradley has been the Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego since 1988, and is currently Professor and Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He has served on the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases (Red Book Committee) 2004-2010, and the Council of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) Council, 2007-2011 where he promoted the development of a PIDS Antimicrobial Stewardship program.
 

Review:

Review of 19th edition
This is an excellent reference for antimicrobial therapy. The new rating system for strength of recommendation and level of supporting evidence that is new to this edition is very useful and assists in the decision-making process in the clinical setting.
Doody's Review of 19th editon

About this edition

• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1581108486
• ISBN 13: 9781581108484
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 258
• Editor: Kimberlin MD FAAP Dr. David W, Leake MD MPH Dr. John A.D., Palumbo MD Dr. Paul E, Sauberan PharmD Dr. Jason, Steinbach Dr. William J