For nearly three quarters of a century, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics has been the world’s most trusted resource for best approaches to pediatric care. Now in full color for easier referencing, this New Edition continues the tradition, incorporating a wealth of exciting updates and changes—ensuring you have access to today’s authoritative knowledge to best diagnose and treat every pediatric patient you see. Whether you’re treating patients in the office or in the hospital, or preparing for the boards, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 18th Edition is your comprehensive guide to providing the best possible care.
A comprehensive and easy-access reference providing all the information you need to manage hundreds of pediatric disorders. Pediatric Clinical Advisor is divided into 5 distinct sections and extensively cross-referenced for efficient use. Section 1, Diseases and Disorders, covers over 400 common pediatric disorders outlining epidemiology, etiology, clinical findings, laboratory work-up, differential diagnoses, treatment options, suggested patient follow-up, and up-to-date references. Sections 2 and 3, Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Algorithms, list more than 100 common signs and symptoms to assist with quick diagnosis and treatment and guide you through decision-making. The fourth section, Facts, Formulas, and Lab Evaluations, includes commonly used tables, equations, lab tests, normal value charts, and more. A final section on Prevention covers a wide variety of clinical preventive services and patient care guidelines. ICD-9CM Codes are also included for each topic to expedite billing and insurance claims.
The Harriet Lane Handbook represents over 50 years of expert guidance for pediatric residents and all those who treat children. This irreplaceable manual is your everyday reference for fast, accurate bedside consultation. The book’s trademark formulary will be regularly updated online, to keep you absolutely current. New or revised chapters on palliative care, toxicology, dermatology, and growth and nutrition help you streamline diagnosis and treatment. Still convenient and pocket-sized, this latest edition includes Expert Consult functionality, so you can access the complete contents of the book online, fully searchable.