The Harriet Lane Handbook of Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy

by McMillan, Julia A.; Siberry, George K., M.D.; Dick, James D., Ph.D.; Lee, Carlton K. K.

• ISBN13: 9780323053341
• ISBN10: 0323053343
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-25
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

From the experts at Johns Hopkins University, who bring you the best-selling Harriet Lane Handbook, this easy-to-use pocket guide to antimicrobial therapy expands on the indispensable Harriet Lane formulary to help you effectively treat a broad spectrum of pediatric infections. A complete listing of all antibiotics-and non-antibiotic treatments-and indications for use, as well as detailed discussions on antibiotic resistance, postexposure prophylaxis, and a large section that details adverse effects allows you to quickly and accurately chose the right medication for anything you encounter. For decades, health care professionals have relied on The Harriet Lane Handbook to pave the way to safe and efficacious therapy, and now that road just became wider. Features expanded drug information from the popular Harriet Lane Handbook, giving you more of what you need to prescribe the right drug and the appropriate dose. Presents a section on adverse effects and drug resistance so you can better manage persistent, hard to fight infections. Provides therapy guidelines that are safe and efficacious as evidenced by research and expert practice. Organizes a wealth of information into a convenient, pocket-sized format so you can reference it anywhere.

Table of Contents

Infectious Agents and Drugs of Choice	p. 1
Recommended Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy for Selected Clinical Syndromes	p. 107
Drug Dosing in Special Circumstances	p. 151
Mechanisms of Action and Routes of Administration of Antimicrobial Agents	p. 217
Mechanisms of Drug Resistance	p. 227
Therapeutic Monitoring	p. 231
Adverse Effects	p. 261
Recommended Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Selected Infectious Agents and Conditions	p. 275
Antimicrobial Desensitization Protocols	p. 291
Formulary	p. 305
Index	p. 497
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