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.