Evidence-Based Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Informationen zum Autor David Isaacs is a senior staff physician in paediatric infectious diseases and immunology at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney and Clinical Professor of Paediatric Diseases at the University of Sydney. He has published 10 books and over 200 peer-reviewed publications. His research interests are neonatal infections, respiratory virus infections, immunisations and ethics. He also has published on medical ethics. Professor Isaacs is on multiple national and international committees on infectious diseases and immunisations and is a reviewer for the Cochrane Collaboration. Consultant Editors: Elizabeth Elliott Ruth Gilbert Virginia Moyer Michael Pichichero Klappentext Evidence-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 at a glance.This book uses a case-based approach that focuses on the most common disease areas affecting children in industrialized countries, developing countries, travelers and refugees. It is an up-to-date, relevant and widely applicable text that carefully examines the evidence for antibiotics and other interventions whilst encouraging a conservative and responsible approach to antibiotic use.Evidence-based Pediatric Infectious Diseases is an indispensable resource for any practitioner who strives to provide the best evidence-based care for childhood infections. Zusammenfassung Evidence-based Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of childhood infections in clinical practice. Inhaltsverzeichnis About 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 ...

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About 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

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"Written by experts in infectious diseases, immunology,microbiology and general pediatrics, this book is a guide to thediagnosis and treatment of the most common childhood diseases...Auseful and practical text." Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews Dec. 2007

"I would recommend this book for the library shelves of anypaediatric unit. Personally, I will be turning frequently to thisvolume as a reference book for my everyday practice." Archivesof Disease in Childhood , 2008

"Highly recommended." Paediatric EndocrinologyReviews

Product details

• Authors: Isaacs, D Isaacs, David Isaacs
• Assisted by: Elizabeth Elliott (Editor), Ruth Gilbert (Editor), David Isaacs (Editor)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.08.2007
• EAN: 9781405148580
• ISBN: 978-1-4051-4858-0
• No. of pages: 346
• Series: Evidence-Based Medicine; BMJ Books; Evidence-Based Medicine; BMJ Books
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine