AAP eBooks
Advanced Search

2016 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy, 22nd Ed

By John S. Bradley, MD and John D. Nelson, MD
Edited by Joseph B. Cantey, MD and David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP
Citation Manager
Share

This best-selling resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy provides instant access to reliable, up-to-the-minute recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children.

Show More Show Less
  1. Page vii
    Introduction
  2. Page 1
    1. Choosing Among Antibiotics Within a Class: Beta-lactams, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, and Fluoroquinolones
  3. Page 7
    2. Choosing Among Antifungal Agents: Polyenes, Azoles, and Echinocandins
  4. Page 15
    3. How Antibiotic Dosages Are Determined Using Susceptibility Data, Pharmacodynamics, and Treatment Outcomes
  5. Page 17
    4. Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  6. Page 21
    5. Antimicrobial Therapy for Newborns
    1. Page 22
      A. Recommended Therapy for Selected Newborn Conditions
    2. Page 39
      B. Antimicrobial Dosages for Neonates
    3. Page 43
      C. Aminoglycosides
    4. Page 43
      D. Vancomycin
    5. Page 44
      E. Use of Antimicrobials During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
  7. Page 45
    6. Antimicrobial Therapy According to Clinical Syndromes
    1. Page 47
      A. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
    2. Page 52
      B. Skeletal Infections
    3. Page 54
      C. Eye Infections
    4. Page 57
      D. Ear and Sinus Infections
    5. Page 62
      E. Oropharyngeal Infections
    6. Page 64
      F. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
    7. Page 75
      G. Cardiovascular Infections
    8. Page 81
      H. Gastrointestinal Infections
    9. Page 87
      I. Genital and Sexually Transmitted Infections
    10. Page 91
      J. Central Nervous System Infections
    11. Page 95
      K. Urinary Tract Infections
    12. Page 97
      L. Miscellaneous Systemic Infections
  8. Page 105
    7. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
    1. Page 106
      A. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Positive)
    2. Page 108
      B. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Gram Negative)
    3. Page 110
      C. Common Bacterial Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antibiotics (Anaerobes)
    4. Page 112
      D. Preferred Therapy for Specific Bacterial and Mycobacterial Pathogens
  9. Page 129
    8. Preferred Therapy for Specific Fungal Pathogens
    1. Page 130
      A. Overview of Fungal Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antifungals
    2. Page 132
      B. Systemic Infections
    3. Page 142
      C. Localized Mucocutaneous Infections
  10. Page 143
    9. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
    1. Page 144
      A. Overview of Non-HIV Viral Pathogens and Usual Pattern of Susceptibility to Antivirals
    2. Page 146
      B. Preferred Therapy for Specific Viral Pathogens
  11. Page 159
    10. Preferred Therapy for Specific Parasitic Pathogens
  12. Page 177
    11. Alphabetic Listing of Antimicrobials
    1. Page 179
      A. Systemic Antimicrobials With Dosage Forms and Usual Dosages
    2. Page 197
      B. Topical Antimicrobials (Skin, Eye, Ear)
  13. Page 205
    12. Antibiotic Therapy for Children Who Are Obese
  14. Page 209
    13. Sequential Parenteral-Oral Antibiotic Therapy (Oral Step-down Therapy) for Serious Infections
  15. Page 211
    14. Antimicrobial Prophylaxis/Prevention of Symptomatic Infection
    1. Page 213
      A. Postexposure Short-term Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
    2. Page 220
      B. Long-term Antimicrobial Prophylaxis to Prevent Symptomatic Disease
    3. Page 221
      C. Preemptive Treatment/Latent Infection Treatment (“Prophylaxis of Symptomatic Disease in Children Who Have Asymptomatic Infection”)
    4. Page 221
      D. Surgical/Procedure Prophylaxis
  16. Page 225
    15. Adverse Reactions to Antimicrobial Agents
  17. Page 233
    16. Drug Interactions
  18. Page 247
    Appendix: Nomogram for Determining Body Surface Area
  19. Page 241
    References
  20. Page 263
    Index

More From Infectious Diseases

Citation Manager
Share

AAP eBooks Notices

COVID-19 Resources

The AAP offers a COVID-19 web page where you can find the latest clinical guidance, information on PPE, practice management resources, including telehealth and coding. This page is updated daily and is the best place to locate AAP resources. 

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP®) eBook Collection
Available exclusively from the AAP! The Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP®) eBook Collection, includes the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation®, 7th Edition, which is available in English and Spanish.

NEW! AAP 90th Anniversary Publication
Learn about the history of the AAP: The American Academy of Pediatrics: 90 Years of Caring for Children 1930-2020

Try Our Enhanced Search
Search for topics in eBooks, Journals, or News right from the search bar. Try it now!

Reader Apps Available
Free apps for iOS or Android smartphones and tablets for offline eBook reading. For more information, click here.

AAP Point-of-Care Solutions

Five essential AAP resources share an integrated platform, with quick, easy access to well-care guides, acute-care answers, patient education, tool and resource collections, and pediatric coding.

AAP journals and AAP News are available on Gateway, a seamless, relevant reading experience on any mobile device.

Explore