Evidence–Based Neonatal Infections

Evidence–Based Neonatal Infections is expertly written by David Isaacs, an experienced author renowned for his knowledge in both pediatric infections and evidence–based medicine. It critically analyses the evidence for decision making in neonatal infections. Evidence–Based Neonatal Infections ∗ The first evidence–based text on neonatal infections ∗ Provides practical guidance where evidence is poor ∗ Complements David Isaacs’ Evidence–Based Pediatric Infectious Diseases (9781405148580) Practical and evidence–based, Evidence–Based Neonatal Infections is designed to help the clinician with day–to–day decisions on the care of newborn babies with possible, probable or proven infections. It considers clinical questions relevant to neonatologists, analysing the evidence carefully and providing recommendations for optimum management of neonatal infectious diseases, whilst reflecting on: Efficacy and safety Antibiotic resistance Cost effectiveness Adverse effects Ethical considerations Evidence–Based Neonatal Infections provides a unique reference for neonatologists, pediatricians, trainees, specialist nurses; general practitioners, microbiologists, infection control doctors, and all staff in neonatal units.

Preface Chapter 1: How to search for evidence Chapter 2: Epidemiology Chapter 3: Clinical manifestations Chapter 4: Laboratory tests Chapter 5: Rational antibiotic use Chapter 6: Adjunctive treatment Chapter 7: Bacterial meningitis Chapter 8: Respiratory tract infections Chapter 9: Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis Chapter 10: Urinary tract infections Chapter 11: Necrotizing enterocolitis and gastrointestinal infections Chapter 12: Eye infections Chapter 13: Skin and soft tissue infections Chapter 14:  Bacterial infections Chapter 15: Mycoplasmas Chapter 16: Fungal infections Chapter 17: Viral infections Chapter 18: Other congenital infections Chapter 19: Breast milk Chapter 20: Surveillance Chapter 21: Infection control Chapter 22: Developing countries Chapter 23: Prevention of neonatal infections Chapter 24: Neonatal antimicrobials Index