Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care

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

Author: Deepak M. Kamat

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Date: Oct 15, 2024

Number of Pages: 1200 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1610027124

ISBN-13: 9781610027120