2023 Nelson's pediatric antimicrobial therapy / edited by John S. Bradley [and eight others].
| Other author | Bradley, John S. (John Scott), editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Elk Grove Village : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource (384 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Antimicrobial therapy according to clinical syndromes -- Antimicrobial therapy for neonates -- Preferred therapy for specific bacterial and mycobacterial pathogens -- Choosing among antibiotics within a class: beta-lactams and beta-lactamase inhibitors, macrolides, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones -- Preferred therapy for specific fungal pathogens -- Choosing among antifungal agents: polyenes, azoles, and echinocandins -- Preferred therapy for specific viral pathogens -- Choosing among antiviral agents -- Preferred therapy for special parasitic agents -- Choosing among antiparasitic agents: antimalarial drugs, nitroimidazoles, benzimidazoles, and neglected tropical diseases -- How antibiotic dosages are determined by use of susceptibility data, pharmacodynamics, and treatment outcomes -- Approach to antibiotic therapy for drug-resistant gram-negative bacilli and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus -- Antibiotic therapy for children with obesity -- Sequential parenteral-oral antibiotic therapy (oral step-down therapy) for serious infections -- Antimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infection -- Approach to antibiotic allergies -- Antibiotic stewardship -- Systemic and topical antimicrobial dosing and dose forms. |
| Abstract | " Completely updated and revised, the 29th edition of this best-selling reference provides instant access to the latest recommendations for treatment of infectious diseases in children. For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help select the best of all antimicrobial choices.Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens. CHAPTERS INCLUDE Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical SyndromesAntimicrobial Therapy for NeonatesChoosing AmongAntibioticsAntifungal AgentsAntiviral AgentsAntiparasitic AgentsOral Step-down Therapy for Serious InfectionsPrevention of Symptomatic InfectionApproach to Antibiotic AllergiesAntibiotic StewardshipAntibiotic Therapy for Children With Obesity." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 2023 Nelson's pediatric antimicrobial therapy. Elk Grove Village : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2023 9781610026505 |
| ISBN | 9781610026512 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1610026519 (electronic bk.) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |