2018 Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy 24th Edition

Digital eBook: 313 pages
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; 24 edition (January 15, 2018)
Language: English

Name: 2018 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy 24th Edition
SKU: 13154
Availability: InStock

by John S. Bradley MD (Author), John D. Nelson MD Emeritus (Author)

This best-selling 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 antibiotics.

Key Features

Practical, evidence-based recommendations from the experts in antimicrobial therapy
At-a-glance tables of bacterial and fungal pathogen susceptibilities to commonly used antimicrobials
Includes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine
Antibiotic therapy for obese children
Antimicrobial prophylaxis and prevention of symptomatic infection
Maximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in children