Isaacs Evidence-Based Pediatric Infectious Diseases

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-76615-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 344 Seiten, E-Book

Evidence-based Pediatric Infectious Diseases is a practicalguide to the diagnosis and management of childhood infections inclinical practice. Renowned Clinical Professor of PediatricInfectious Diseases, David Isaacs, and an expert consultant editorteam, bring you the first book to critically look at the evidencefor decision making in pediatric infections.
Based around illustrative case studies, each chapter presentsand analyzes current evidence on the management of differentpediatric infections and provides firm treatment recommendationsbased on evidence of:
* efficacy and safety
* antibiotic resistance
* cost
* adverse effects
* ethical considerations.
Clear summaries and specific guidance allow you to assess theevidence for yourself and make rapid but informed managementdecisions based on the strength of evidence available. Antibioticdoses are presented clearly and simply, enabling you to selectappropriate treatment at a glance.
This book uses a case-based approach that focuses on the mostcommon disease areas affecting children in industrializedcountries, developing countries, travelers and refugees. It is anup-to-date, relevant and widely applicable text that carefullyexamines the evidence for antibiotics and other interventionswhilst encouraging a conservative and responsible approach toantibiotic use.
Evidence-based Pediatric Infectious Diseases is anindispensable resource for any practitioner who strives to providethe best evidence-based care for childhood infections.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Isaacs, David

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

Über Autor(innen)

David Isaacs is a senior staff physician in paediatric infectiousdiseases and immunology at The Children's Hospital atWestmead, Sydney and Clinical Professor of Paediatric Diseases atthe University of Sydney. He has published 10 books and over 200peer-reviewed publications. His research interests are neonatalinfections, respiratory virus infections, immunisations and ethics.He also has published on medical ethics. Professor Isaacs is onmultiple national and international committees on infectiousdiseases and immunisations and is a reviewer for the CochraneCollaboration.
Consultant Editors:
Elizabeth Elliott
Ruth Gilbert
Virginia Moyer
Michael Pichichero