The Sandford Guide To Antimicrobial Therapy 2016 ( pocket edition )

The 46th 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.

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 46th edition include:

• Initial Approach to Antimicrobial Therapy: Significant updates to genital tract infections based on new CDC STD Guidelines, empiric therapy for pneumonia, and updated regimens and references.
• Spectra of Activity: Completely reworked table with more descriptive classification system, printed in color for improved ease of use.
• Drug Desensitization: Desensitization methods for additional drugs have been added.
• Antimicrobial Use During Lactation: New table on the safety of antimicrobials in lactating mothers.
• HCV: New direct-acting agents and combination agents, along with updated HCV treatment regimens.
• Pediatric Dosing: New table 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.