2012-2013 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy

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 [...]
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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.

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Developed by distinguished editorial boardDesigned for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every dayIncludes 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 infectionsAnti-infective drug listing, complete with formulations and dosagesNew in the 19th edition antibiotic therapy for obese childrenNew in the 19th edition antimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infectionMaximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in childrenMobile version includes references