Antimicrobial stewardship / edited by Matthew Laundy, Mark Gilchrist, Laura Whitney.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Cover; Antimicrobial stewardship; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations and glossary; Contributors; Section 1 Setting the scene and starting up; 1 The international and national challenges faced in ensuring the prudent use of antibiotics; 2 What are the principles and goals of antimicrobial stewardship?; 3 Managing behaviours social, cultural, and psychological aspects of antibiotic prescribing and use; 4 Implementing an antimicrobial stewardship programme; Section 2 Components of an antimicrobial stewardship programme; 5 Managing antimicrobials on the shop floor

6 Measuring antibiotic consumption and outcomes7 Measuring and feeding back stewardship; 8 Information technology in antimicrobial stewardship; Section 3 Special areas in antimicrobial stewardship; 9 Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles of antimicrobials; 10 The role of the microbiology laboratory in antimicrobial stewardship; 11 Antimicrobial stewardship in the immunocompromised patient; 12 Antimicrobial stewardship in the intensive care setting; 13 Surgical prophylaxis; 14 Antimicrobial stewardship in paediatrics; 15 Stewardship in the primary care and long-​term care settings

16 Antifungal stewardship17 Near-​patient testing, infection biomarkers, and rapid diagnostics; 18 Antimicrobial stewardship in a resource-​poor setting; Index

Antibiotic resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of infections. Antimicrobial Stewardship provides a practical guide on this growing area, supported by the review of the available evidence, including example case studies.

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