Main 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 Points

• Latest edition of comprehensive guide to paediatrics


• Previous edition published 2008 (9788184484694)


• Revised and updated, with brand new chapters on a range of paediatric infections


• Multiple choice questions and clinical problems for self evaluation


• Over 815 full colour images

Contents:

Section 1: Introduction to Pediatrics

• Pediatrics: Contemporary Trends

Section 2: Core Pediatrics

• Pediatric History-taking and Physical (Clinical) Examination 3. Normal Growth


• Growth Disorders


• Development


• Developmental, Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders


• Adolescent Medicine


• Pediatric-related Biostatistics


• Community Pediatrics


• Immunization


• Nutritional Requirements


• Infant and Young Child Feeding


• Malnutrition


• Vitamins


• Micronutrients/Trace Elements/Minerals


• Fluid, Electrolytes and Acid-base Balance and Disturbances

Section 3: Neonatology

• Neonatology

Section 4: Pediatric Infections

• Viral Infections


• Bacterial Infections


• Fungal Infections


• Protozoal Infections and Infestations


• Heliminthic Infections and Infestations


• Intrauterine Infections


• Nosocomial, Anaerobic and Opportunistic Infections


• Fever Spectrum

Section 5: Pediatric Subspecialties

• Pediatric Pulmonology


• Pediatric Cardiology


• Pediatric Neurology


• Pediatric Gastroenterology


• Pediatric Hepatology and Pancreatology


• Pediatric Nephrology


• Pediatric Hematology


• Pediatric Oncology


• Pediatric Immunology


• Pediatric Rheumatology


• Pediatric Dermatology


• Accidental Poisoning


• Envenomation


• Pediatric Endocrinology


• Genetics in Health and Disease


• Inborn Errors of Metabolism


• Neuromuscular Disorders

Section 6: Allied Specialities

• Pediatric Ophthalmology


• Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Problems


• Pediatric Dental Problems