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The resource of choice for pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams, this renowned Pediatric text continues to provide a focused overview of the core knowledge in the subject. Succinct, targeted coverage of normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders, make this an ideal medical reference book for students, pediatric residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Key Features               

• Efficiently review essential, concise pediatric content with this popular extension of the Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics.
• Focus on the core knowledge needed for your pediatric rotation with coverage that follows the MCI curriculum guidelines.
• Easily visualize complex aspects with full-color layout and images, as well as numerous tables throughout the text.
• Accomplish the learning with four new Sections–Community Pediatrics, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology.
• Enjoy complimentary access to enhanced e-book with videos and other digital resources.

Table of Contents

Section 1  The Profession of Pediatrics
Section 2  Community Pediatrics
Section 3  Growth and Development
Section 4  Behavioral problems due to Development and Psychiatric disorders
Section 5  Behavioral problems due to Psychological and Social issues
Section 6 Pediatric Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders
Section 7  Fluids and Electrolytes
Section 8  The Acutely Ill or Injured Child
Section 9  Human Genetics and Dysmorphology
Section 10  Metabolic Disorders
Section 11  Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Section 12  Adolescent Medicine
Section 13  Immunology
Section 14  Allergy
Section 15  Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood
Section 16  Infectious Diseases
Section 17  The Digestive System
Section 18  The Respiratory System
Section 19  The Cardiovascular System
Section 20  Hematology
Section 21  Oncology
Section 22  Nephrology and Urology
Section 23  Endocrinology
Section 24  Neurology
Section 25  Dermatology
Section 26  Pediatric Surgery
Section 27  Orthopedics 
Section 28  Ophthalmology
Section 29  Otorhinolaryngology