Description
Pages:
1332
Language:
English
Format:
PDF
Size:
475 MB
ISBN-10:
1610027124, 1610027132
ISBN-13:
9781610027137, 9781610027120, 978-1610027137, 978-1610027120, 978-1-61002-712-0, 978-1-61002-713-7
by Deepak M. Kamat
The third edition of this popular quick reference guide delivers practical, action-oriented clinical solutions to use during or between patient encounters. Contains need-to-know information and advice on nearly 200 topic areas of current pediatric care—everything from abdominal pain and asthma to failure to thrive and fever of unknown origin to pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
The authoritative AAP content is presented in a concise bulleted format to quickly help you locate information.
Regardless of the patient presentation you’re confronted with, you’ll have quick access to the help you need to
Efficiently evaluate signs and symptoms, including emotional and behavioral problems.
Order screening/diagnostic tests.
Implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
Prescribe safe and effective medications.
Recommend proven prevention measures.
Each topic covers key aspects of pediatric care, including:
Definition
Differential diagnosis
Laboratory evaluation
Imaging
Diagnostic procedures
Treatment approach
Specific treatments
When to refer
When to admit
Follow-up
Complications
Prognosis
Prevention
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