Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, 30th Edition

ISBN: 9781581109269
ISBN-10: 1581109261
Copyright: 2015
Edition: 30th
Editor: AAP,
Doody's Expert Review    Score: 91
Reviewer: Kari Simonsen,  MD, MBA  (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Description
This is the 30th edition of a concise reference filled with evidence-based pediatric infectious diseases recommendations based upon AAP guidelines, policy statements, and the collective guidance of national experts serving on the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the AAP. It is also available, separately, in an online version.
Purpose
It is designed to provide timely information for pediatricians and other clinicians caring for children with up-to-date recommendations on infectious diseases, vaccines, and antimicrobial agents. The book is long considered a go to source of the latest recommendations for practicing pediatricians, and the newest edition is an essential upgrade.
Audience
This is a valuable reference for general pediatricians, pediatric infectious diseases specialists, family physicians, public health practitioners, and other clinicians caring for children. Trainees learning clinical pediatrics also will find it a concise and high-yield reference for their studies.
Features
Major sections cover active and passive immunizations, summaries of infectious diseases, antimicrobial agents for therapy and prophylaxis, and care of children in special circumstances such as child care and school settings. The online version is optimized for tablet and phone use, and includes a visual library with over 2,700 images of infectious diseases and their complications. This image library also includes an "image of the day" feature.
Assessment
The Red Book is an essential reference for pediatric practice. The 30th edition provides timely updates on infectious diseases in an accessible and engaging format for busy clinicians. The online version keeps the full content readily available from anywhere. This is an unparalleled resource in both content and authority for pediatric infectious diseases knowledge, from diagnosis to management and prevention.
Review Questionnaire
Range Question Score
1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10
1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10
1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5
1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 4
1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5
1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5
1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5
1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 3
1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 2
1-5 Are there sufficient references? N/A
1-5 Rate the currency of the references. N/A
1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. N/A
1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 4
1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 4
1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10
1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10