Nelson's pediatric antimicrobial therapy
By: John S. Bradley, editor-in-chief ; John D. Nelson, emeritus ; David W. Kimberlin [and others], contributing editors
Contributors: American Academy of Pediatrics
Edition: 19th edition.
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Elk Grove Village, IL
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781581107050; 9781581106541
Subjects: Communicable diseases in children; Handbooks, manuals; Chemotherapy; Antibiotics; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Therapeutic use; Drug Therapy; Child; Infant; HEALTH & FITNESS; Children's Health; MEDICAL; Pediatrics; Infectious Diseases; Nursing; Nurse & Patient
Other titles: Pediatric antimicrobial therapy; Nelson's pocketbook of pediatric antimicrobial therapy; Nelson's pediatric antimicrobial therapy, 2012-2013; 2012-2013 Nelson's pediatric antimicrobial therapy
Description: 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.
Notes: Previous edition: 2010, Nelson's pocketbook of pediatric antimicrobial therapy, 18th ed., American Academy of Pediatrics.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: 1. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class: Beta-Lactams, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones; title: 2. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins; title: 3. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes; title: 4. Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; title: 5. Antimicrobial Therapy for Newborns; title: 6. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes; title: 7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens; title: 8. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens; title: 9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens; title: 10. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens; title: 11. Alphabetic Listing of Antimicrobials; title: 12. Antibiotic Therapy for Obese Children; title: 13. Antibiotic Therapy for Patients with Renal Failure; title: 14. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection; title: 15. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-Down Therapy) for Serious Infections; title: 16. Adverse Reactions to Antimicrobial Agents; title: 17. Drug Interactions.