Evidence-based pediatric infectious diseases /

A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of childhood infections in clinical practice. The author and an expert consultant editor team critically looks at the evidence for decision making in pediatric infections. Clear summaries and specific guidance allow you to assess the evidence for you...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Isaacs, David, 1950-
Other Authors: Elliott, Elizabeth J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Malden, Mass. ; Oxford : BMJ/Blackwell, 2007.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:A practical guide to the diagnosis and management of childhood infections in clinical practice. The author and an expert consultant editor team critically looks at the evidence for decision making in pediatric infections. 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 resource 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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 332 pages.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780470692172 (electronic bk.)
0470692170 (electronic bk.)