A convenient quick reference in clinical settings and situations where there is no opportunity to refer to a full-sized pediatric textbook. The handbook enables the reader to access important basic clinical information on medical and surgical problems of children. The handbook is a companion to the Nelson Textbook and both books should be used as a combined educational activity.
Contents * Part I The Field of Pediatrics Part II Growth and Development Part III Psychologic Disorders Part IV Social Issues Part V Children with Special Health Needs Part VI Nutrition Part VII Pathophysiology of Body Fluids and Fluid Therapy Part VIII The Acutely Ill Child Part IX Genetics and Metabolic Diseases Part X The Fetus and the Neonatal Infant Part XI Special Health Problems During Adolescence Part XII The Immunologic System and Disorders Part XIII Allergic Disorders Part XIV Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood Part XV Infectious Diseases Part XVI The Digestive System Part XVII The Respiratory System Part XVIII The Cardiovascular System Part XIX Disease of the Blood Part XX Neoplastic Disease and Tumors Part XXI Nephrology Part XXII Urologic Disorders in Infants and Children Part XXIII Gynecologic Problems of Childhood Part XXIV The Endocrine System Part XXV The Nervous System * Part XXVI Neuromuscular Disorders Part XXVII Disorders of the Eye Part XXVIII The Ear Part XXIX The Skin Part XXX Bone and Joint Disorders Part XXXI Unclassified Diseases Part XXXII Environmental Health Hazards