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PocketGuide™ is a multi-fold guide containing society-endorsed, consensus-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students.^{1, 2}

The Appendicitis PocketGuide™ is endorsed by the Surgical Infection Society (SIS) and reflects current recommendations from the SIS and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). This practical quick-reference tool contains assessment and diagnostics, antimicrobial therapy, and source control options. The Appendicitis PocketGuide™ provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including:

• Key Points
• Diagnostic Algorithm with Alvarado Score
• Timing of Antibiotic Therapy
• Timing of Surgical Intervention
• Recommended Antimicrobials
• Current Medication Tables with Brand and Generic Names
• Detailed Drug Information: Strengths, Formulations, Comments

Applications: point-of-care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, clinical research.

¹2007 PDR Physician Survey
²VA-HHS national guidelines attribute preference survey