It fits in every jacket pocket and provides a quick reference guide for all clinically active physicians in hospitals or doctor s practices. With the nearly unmanageable number of antibiotics an up-to-date, clear-cut presentation is essential. In clear tables sorted by substances, pathogens and indications spectra and recommendations for dosages can be easily looked up. Special problems such as the use of antibiotics during pregnancy, in perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis, and for renal and hepatic insufficiency are also included. A guide for your daily work: handy, concise, and clear.Adjusted to European standards: Up-to-date substances, authorizations, resistances and trade names.The first guide to antibiotic therapy for Europe!The latest antibiotics/antifungals, together with the latest resistancesInfection therapy specifically tailored to the intensive care stationMore decision-making tree diagrams/flowcharts for the most relevant infections (hospital acquired pneumonia, sepsis, endocarditis, etc.)Conversion charts for correct dosing for those suffering from kidney failure Essential guidelines for antibiotics therapy (Dos & Don ts)

From the contents:<br />1 Classification of the Antibiotics

2 Generic and Trade Names Trade Names and Generics
3 Principles of Antibiotic Therapy
4 The Most Common Errors in Antibiotic Therapy
5 Important Infections and Their Microbiological Diagnosis
6 Cooperation with Microbiologists
7 Resistance of Major Clinical Pathogens
8 The Most Frequent Pathogens Choice of Antibiotics
9 Antibiotics, Antimycotics: Spectrum Dosage Adverse Effects Costs
10 Antibiotic Therapy of the Principal Infections in Children and Adults
11 Treatment of the Most Frequent Types of Bacterial Endocarditis
12 Minimal Duration of Treatment for Bacterial Infections
13 Failure of Antibiotic Therapy
14 Fever of Unknown Origin: Differential Diagnosis
15 Dosage of Antibiotics in Impaired Renal Function
16 Antibiotic Therapy in Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Continuous Hemofiltration
17 Antibiotic Therapy During Pregnancy and Lactation
18 Antibiotics in Liver Diseases
19 Diffusion of Antibiotics in Cerebrospinal Fluid and in Cerebral Abscesses
20 Local Antibiotics
21 Prophylactic Antibiotic Therapy
22 Physical Incompatibility of Antibiotics and Antimycotics in Infusion Solutions
23 Useful Websites
Subject Index.