2014 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy

Practical, evidence-based recommendations from the experts in antimicrobial therapyThis bestselling and widely used resource on paediatric 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. The inquiring physician can immediately link to the evidence for the recommendation in the ebook or mobile version. 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.Designed for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every dayIncludes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicineUpdated 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 dosagesAntibiotic therapy for obese childrenAntimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infectionMaximal adult dosages and higher dosages for some antimicrobials commonly used in children.