Description
Book SynopsisEvidence-based Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of childhood infections in clinical practice. Renowned Clinical Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, David Isaacs, and an expert consultant editor team, bring you the first book to critically look at the evidence for decision making in pediatric infections.
Based around illustrative case studies, each chapter presents and analyzes current evidence on the management of different pediatric infections and provides firm treatment recommendations based on evidence of:
efficacy and safety
antibiotic resistance
cost
adverse effects
ethical considerations.
Clear summaries and specific guidance allow you to assess the evidence for yourself and make rapid but informed management decisions based on the strength of evidence available. Antibiotic doses are presented clearly and simply, enabling you to select appropriate treatment a
Trade Review
"Written by experts in infectious diseases, immunology, microbiology and general pediatrics, this book is a guide to the diagnosis and treatment of the most common childhood diseases...A useful and practical text."Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews Dec. 2007
"I would recommend this book for the library shelves of any paediatric unit. Personally, I will be turning frequently to this volume as a reference book for my everyday practice." Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2008
"Highly recommended." Paediatric Endocrinology Reviews
Table of ContentsAbout the authors.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Abbreviations.
1 Evidence-based practice.
2 Rational antibiotic use.
3 Cardiac infections.
4 Cervical infections.
5 Eye infections.
6 Fever.
7 Gastrointestinal infections.
8 HIV infection.
9 Immune deficiency.
10 Meningitis and central nervous system.
infections.
11 Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
12 Respiratory infections.
13 Sexually transmitted and genital infections.
14 Skin and soft tissue infections.
15 Systemic sepsis.
16 Tropical infections and travel.
17 Urinary tract infections.
18 Viral infections.
Appendix 1 Renal impairment and.
antimicrobials.
Appendix 2 Aminoglycosides: dosing and.
monitoring blood levels.
Appendix 3 Antimicrobial drug dose.
recommendations.
Index
