Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care

 

Description

The third edition of this popular quick reference guide delivers practical, action-oriented clinical solutions to use during or between patient encounters.

 

Coverage spans nearly 200 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.