The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2016,46/e(Pocket Edition)


The 46^th edition of the leading clinical reference on treatment of infectious diseases and anti-infective drug information. Popular with physicians, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians, the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy provides information that is convenient, concise, and reliable.

Available in print in pocket size, spiral bound and large library editions.

Coverage includes:

Clinical syndromes

pathogens
bacterial
fungal
mycobacterial
parasitic
viral
Anti-infective agents

dosing

pediatric adjustments
renal adjustments
adverse affects
activity
pharmacology
interactions
Preventative therapy
Areas of significant change in this 46^th edition include:


Initial Approach to Antimicrobial Therapy: Significant s to genital tract infections based on new CDC STD Guidelines, empiric therapy for pneumonia, and d regimens and references.
Spectra of Activity: Completely reworked with more deive classification tem, printed in color for improved ease of use.
Drug Desensitization: Desensitization methods for additional drugs have been added.
Antimicrobial Use During Lactation: New on the safety of antimicrobials in lactating mothers.
HCV: New direct-acting agents and combination agents, along with d HCV treatment regimens.
Pediatric Dosing: New summarizing dosing of antimicrobials in children age 28 days or older.
Renal Impairment Adjustments: Table has been thoroughly reworked to improve ease of use.
New Drugs: ceftazidime-avibactam, ceftolozane-tazobactam, isavuconazole.