Full Description
The Short Textbook of Pediatrics is the latest edition of this extensive guide to the field of paediatrics, featuring revised, updated and brand new content.The book is divided into ten sections covering everything from core paediatrics to allied specialties and unclassified issues in paediatrics. The first section brings this edition firmly up to date, with an introduction to contemporary trends. Other sections include neonatology, paediatric infections, subspecialties, procedures, syndromes, and drug doses.New chapters in this edition include fever spectrum, fungal, protozoal, heliminthic, intrauterine, and nosocomial infections and infestations, all in the paediatric infections section. Enhanced by over 815 full colour images, The Short Textbook of Pediatrics also features multiple choice questions and clinical problems at the end of chapters for self-evaluation, making this an ideal resource for interns, residents and junior paediatricians, as well as practising physicians.Key PointsLatest edition of comprehensive guide to paediatricsPrevious edition published 2008 (9788184484694)Revised and updated, with brand new chapters on a range of paediatric infectionsMultiple choice questions and clinical problems for self evaluationOver 815 full colour images
Contents
Section 1Pediatrics: Contemporary TrendsSection 2: Core PediatricsPediatric History-taking and Physical (Clinical) Examination 3. Normal GrowthGrowth DisordersDevelopmentDevelopmental, Behavioral and Psychiatric DisordersAdolescent MedicinePediatric-related BiostatisticsCommunity PediatricsImmunizationNutritional RequirementsInfant and Young Child FeedingMalnutritionVitaminsMicronutrients/Trace Elements/MineralsFluid, Electrolytes and Acid-base Balance and DisturbancesSection 3: Neonatology NeonatologySection 4: Pediatric Infections Viral InfectionsBacterial InfectionsFungal InfectionsProtozoal Infections and InfestationsHeliminthic Infections and InfestationsIntrauterine InfectionsNosocomial, Anaerobic and Opportunistic InfectionsFever SpectrumSection 5: Pediatric SubspecialtiesPediatric PulmonologyPediatric CardiologyPediatric NeurologyPediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Hepatology and PancreatologyPediatric NephrologyPediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyPediatric ImmunologyPediatric RheumatologyPediatric DermatologyAccidental PoisoningEnvenomationPediatric EndocrinologyGenetics in Health and DiseaseInborn Errors of MetabolismNeuromuscular DisordersSection 6: Allied SpecialitiesPediatric OphthalmologyPediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) ProblemsPediatric Dental Problems
