Title: The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy, 2009
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Binding: Paperback
Isbn: 1930808542
Size: 7.2" x 10.9" x 0.6"
Publisher: Antimicrobial Therapy
Publication Date: 2009-04

Product Description
With bioterrorism, avian flu, and drug-resistant infections in the news, doctors need a guide to antimicrobial therapy more than ever.The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapycontinues to be one of the most frequently used and widely relied upon references in medicine. With ever-increasing challenges posed by new and re-emerging infectious diseases, this concise, well-annotated pocket reference remains a staple in lab coat pockets throughout the world.

New material found in this edition includes updated recommendations for management of community-associated MRSA, treatment options for highly resistant bacteria, and current regimens for antiretroviral therapy. All of the tables have been updated to reflect newly approved drugs, new indications for existing drugs and updated dosage, side effects and pharmacologic data.

Nothing new: this is a must for all primary care doctors
Nothing new: this is a must for all primary care doctors. This has long become THE source of guidelines for antimicrobial treaments, yet small enough to fit in a white coat pocket. It is a little bigger and heavier this year. But, what can we say: there are more necessary information. I'd rather have a bigger book than dealing with smaller characters.

Must have
This little book is a must have for any resident, intern or practicing physician, those in the primary care fields in particular.

Most Useful Pocket Guide!!!
I've been using Sanford ever since med school. It's a great quick reference, and I order a new one every year. It takes a minute to get used to if you've never used it, but once you do, you won't go to work without it!

Not too useful
Didn't end up using it as much as I thougth I would, but then again, I'm just starting out in my practice. I think the Tarascon Pharmacopia book is better to have if I had to choose one pocket guide. EVerything else, I use my PDA for.

Sanford ID Guide
Larger format much easier to read, yet still pocket size. Very reliable and up to date. Addresses lyme disease, STD's , MRSA. Gives alternatives for patients with allergies. I've been using this for 20 years and still appreciate its concise, reliable information. Even though the web has emerged, I still like having a print version at my fingertips.