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The Pediatric Community-Acquired Pneumonia GUIDELINES Pocketcard is endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and is based on the latest IDSA/PIDS guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains prevention advice, management decision recommendations, severity assessment instruments, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, an effusion management algorithm, viral and bacterial drug therapy, and detailed dosing information. It provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; site of care management decisions; diagnostic testing; list of complications; criteria for respiratory distress; criteria for disease severity; prevention recommendations; antimicrobial therapy for specific pathogens; current medication tables with brand and generic names; and detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, comments. Applications include point of care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.

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The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) represents physicians, scientists, and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA's purpose is to improve the health of individuals, communities, and society by promoting excellence in patient care, education, research, public health, and prevention relating to infectious diseases. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) is the world's largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. Membership is comprised of physicians, doctoral-level scientists, and others who have trained or are in training in infectious diseases or its related disciplines. International Guidelines Center (IGC) provides healthcare professionals with society-endorsed GUIDELINES Pocketcards(TM) that are current, practical and portable. With over eight million copies in circulation, GUIDELINES Pocketcards are preferred by healthcare professionals worldwide for referencing guideline information at point of care. IGC partners with over thirty medical societies and government agencies to provide quick-reference tools that physicians rely on for credible guidance in managing medical conditions.

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