Evidence-based guidance from trusted experts

The 18th edition of the trusted Nelson’s Pocketbook of Antimicrobial Therapy provides current information for the practitioner caring for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. In this online version of the pocket-sized book is found the “what, why and how” for treating bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections.

The title is organized in several ways to optimize usefulness. Quick look-up according to diagnosis is available. Therapy for specific pathogens and specific populations (newborns, patients with renal failure) is also provided. Other tables include adverse reactions to antimicrobial agents, adverse drug interactions, therapy for serious infections, MRSA, trade names and more.

The authors comb the literature for the latest information and update the title every other year.

For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help physicians select the best of all antimicrobial choices. Commentaries are linked to descriptions of the recommended antibiotic. Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens. In response to growing concerns about overuse of antibiotics, the program includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials.

Key Features:

• Designed for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every day on which anti-infective agents to use.
• Includes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine.
• Updated anti-infective drug listing, complete with formulations and dosages.
• Balanced information on safety, efficacy and tolerability with data on costs and availability of drugs.

John S. Bradley, MD
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
Children's Hospital and Health Center, San Diego
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine
San Diego, California

John D. Nelson, MD, Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics
The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, TX