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Publisher's Noteguaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.An essential pocket manual for anyone who treats children"This is a unique and novel approach to a pediatric handbook. It is the first that I can remember that is written by house staff, although it is reviewed by attendings and is very thorough. 3 Stars."--Doody's Revivew ServiceFeaturing an instant-access, find-it-now presentation, Texas Children's Hospital Handbook of Pediatrics and Neonatology delivers concise, evidence-based information that is directly applicable to bedside care of the patient in both pediatrics and neonatology.Authored and reviewed by more than 125 residents, fellows, and faculty at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas, this compact guide features content especially selected for its value to students, trainees, and junior faculty. Distinguished faculty in virtually every pediatric discipline have reviewed the content to ensure that the text reflects the most current clinical practice.Features:A true quick reference utilizing numerous tables, figures, and clinical algorithmsIncludes material not found in any other handbook, such as Clinical Pearls for the Wards, Neonatal and Pediatric Nutrition, and Delivery Room Care of the VLBW InfantKey medications/dosages, research, and review articles are cited directly in the text Includes PICU card--a necessity for every lab coat pocket--providing what-to-do information on sedation, poisoning, IV antibiotics, anaphylaxis, airway obstruction, intubation sequences, hypertensive crisis, and more References to additional material available online at www.AccessPediatrics.com
Contents
ContributorsPrefaceAbbreviationsSection 1: General Clinical InformationChapter 1.Clinical Pearls for the WardsChapter 2.Analgesia and SedationChapter 3.ProceduresSection 2: Nutrition, Growth and FormulaChapter 4.Neonatal and Pediatric NutritionChapter 5.Assessment of Nutrition and GrowthSection 3: PediatricsChapter 6.Adolescent MedicineChapter 7.Allergy and ImmunologyChapter 8.CardiologyChapter 9.Critical CareChapter 10.Dentistry and Oral HealthChapter 11.DermatologyChapter 12.Ear, Nose, and ThroatChapter 13.Emergency MedicineChapter 14.EndocrinologyChapter 15.Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base DisordersChapter 16.GastroenterologyChapter 17.GeneticsChapter 18.HematologyChapter 19.High-Yield Ambulatory CareChapter 20.Infectious DiseasesChapter 21.NephrologyChapter 22.NeurologyChapter 23.OncologyChapter 24.Orthopedics and Sports MedicineChapter 25.PulmonologyChapter 26.RheumatologyChapter 27.ToxicologySection 4: NeonatologyChapter 28.Newborn NurseryChapter 29.Fetal Assessment and Prenatal DiagnosisChapter 30.Stabilization, Delivery Room Care, and Initial Treatment of the VLBW InfantChapter 31.Discharge PlanningChapter 32.CardiologyChapter 33.DermatologyChapter 34.EndocrinologyChapter 35.GastroenterologyChapter 36.GeneticsChapter 37. HematologyChapter 38.Infectious DiseasesChapter 39.NephrologyChapter 40.NeurologyChapter 41.Pain ManagementChapter 42.PulmonologyChapter 43.Surgical DisordersIndexNER(01): WOW
