Evaluation and Management of Early HIV Infection


Book Description

A manual of selected protocols for the evaluation and management of the initial stage of infection caused by HIV. Consists of the recommendations of a national panel of physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, and medical consumers. Includes: antiretroviral therapy and disclosure of HIV status; monitoring of CD 4 cell counts and initiation of PCP prophylaxis; testing and preventive therapy for TB and syphilis; conduct and timing of oral exam., eye exam., and pap smear assessment; pregnancy counseling, and much more. Illustrated.













Dengue


Book Description

This publication is intended to contribute to prevention and control of the morbidity and mortality associated with dengue and to serve as an authoritative reference source for health workers and researchers. These guidelines are not intended to replace national guidelines but to assist in the development of national or regional guidelines. They are expected to remain valid for five years (until 2014), although developments in research could change their validity.--Publisher's description.




Drug Doses


Book Description

The contents of this book reflect its origins in a paediatric intensive care unit. This book now includes the dose of every drug commonly prescribed for systemic use in both adults and children, except for diagnostic agents.