BNF for Children 2009

[Year : 2009] [Size : 6.84 MB] [Format : PDF] [Pages : 1005]
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BNF for Children 2009

Line of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Editorial
• Paediatric Formulary Committee 2008–2009
• How BNF for Children is constructed
• How to use BNF for Children
• Changes for this edition
• Name changes
• General guidance
• Prescription writing
• Supply of medicines
• Emergency supply of medicines
• Drug treatment in children
• Prescribing in hepatic impairment
• Prescribing in renal impairment
• Prescribing in pregnancy
• Prescribing in breast-feeding
• Prescribing Controlled Drugs
• Adverse reactions to drugs
• Prescribing in palliative care
• Prescribing in dental practice
• Drugs and sport
• Emergency treatment of poisoning
• Notes on drugs and Preparations
• 1: Gastro-intestinal system
• 2: Cardiovascular system
• 3: Respiratory system
• 4: Central nervous system
• 5: Infections
• 6: Endocrine system
• 7: Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders
• 8: Malignant disease and immunosuppression
• 9: Nutrition and blood
• 10: Musculoskeletal and joint diseases 
• 11: Eye 
• 12: Ear, nose, and oropharynx 
• 13: Skin
• 14: Immunological products and vaccines
• 15: Anaesthesia
• Appendixes and indices
• Appendix 1: Interactions
• Appendix 2: Borderline substances
• Appendix 3: Cautionary and advisory labels for dispensed medicines
• Appendix 4: Intravenous infusions for neonatal intensive care
• Dental Practitioners’ Formulary
• Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
• Non-medical prescribing
• Index of manufacturers
• Index