Paediatrics GuidennThis brand new module is based upon the successful pocket guide to firstline empirical antibiotic therapy for specific childhood infections, developed at University Hospital Southampton in 201011 by specialists in paediatric infectious diseases, microbiology and pharmacy.nnTreatment recommendations are provided for common childhood infections in addition to a number of paediatric subspecialities including gastroenterology, cystic fibrosis, oncology and ophthalmology.nnA key feature of the Paediatrics Guide is the inclusion of hyperlinks from all recommended antibiotics to dosing in neonates, children and adolescents.nnAdult Micro GuidennDo you know what drug covers which bug?What antibiotic resistance is a problem in your locality?Are you competent at prescribing nephrotoxic drugs like gentamicin and vancomycin?n nMany newlyqualified doctors and pharmacists find it challenging to know which bacteria are associated with different clinical infections and what antibiotic regimen will provide adequate cover.n nThe Microguide App from University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust provides a concise authoritative guide to the treatment of common infections and safe prescribing of antibiotics.n nThe Microguide App remains true to the format of the immenselypopular Pocket Guide to antibiotics developed at Southampton and distributed to foundation year doctors, clinical pharmacists and medical students.Over 1,000 copies of the pocket guide are printed every year and now it is available for the iPhone.n nInfections covered include:n Septic shock and severe sepsisn Meningitis and shunt infectionn Pneumonia community and hospitaln COPD exacerbationn Urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis including ESBL organismsn Peritonitisn Cholecystitis and cholangitisn Cellulitis and wound infection including bite woundsn Necrotising fasciitisn Septic arthritisn Line infectionn Febrile neutropenian nGentamicin and vancomycin dosingnMicroguide App incorporates these great tools:n a creatinine clearance calculatorn vancomycin dosing table by creatinine clearancen gentamicin dosing interval calculator just enter the serum level and the timen nThe Microguide App also provides invaluable expert advice on specific topics including:n MRSA carriage and decolonisationn Clostridium difficile antibiotic risk factorsn Principles of safe and effective antibiotic prescribingn Penicillin allergy and anaphylaxisn IV to oral switch criteria and switch choicesnnA new section on the recognition and early management of severe sepsis and septic shock includes The Sepsis Six six lifesaving interventions that can be performed by the junior doctor within the first hour after the onset of severe sepsis.