Infectious Diseases in Pediatric Otolaryngology [electronic resource] : A Practical Guide /
Valdez, Tulio.editor.
Vallejo, Jesus.editor.
This quick reference on pediatric infectious diseases of the ear, nose, and throat provides reliable assistance in decision-making and management. To this end, numerous diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included. Practicing pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and otolaryngologists will all find the book to be an invaluable aid. This book helps the otolaryngologist who is uncertain of the best antibiotic or duration of treatment for a particular condition and instructs the pediatrician on when to refer to an otolaryngologist for surgical management. The approach is multidisciplinary, with contributions from both pediatric otolaryngologists and pediatric infectious disease physicians.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
I. Ears -- 1. Management of the Child with Otorrhea -- 2. Infections of the External Ear -- 3. Otitis Media -- 4. Complications of Acute and Chronic Otitis Media -- 5. Inner Ear Infections -- II. Nasal Cavity and Sinuses -- 6. Nasal Soft Tissue Infections -- 7. Sinusitis -- 8. Complications of Sinusitis -- 9. Sinus Disease in Cystic Fibrosis -- III. Oral Cavity, Oropharynx and Upper Airway -- 10. Tonsillitis and Peritonsillar Abscess -- 11. Laryngeal Infections -- 12. Tracheal Infections -- IV. Neck -- 13. Infectious Lymphadenopathy -- 14. Neck Abscesses and Deep Neck Infections -- 15. Infected Congenital Neck Lesions -- V. Other Conditions -- 16. PFAPA: Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis.
This quick reference on pediatric infectious diseases of the ear, nose, and throat provides reliable assistance in decision-making and management. To this end, numerous diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included. Practicing pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and otolaryngologists will all find the book to be an invaluable aid. This book helps the otolaryngologist who is uncertain of the best antibiotic or duration of treatment for a particular condition and instructs the pediatrician on when to refer to an otolaryngologist for surgical management. The approach is multidisciplinary, with contributions from both pediatric otolaryngologists and pediatric infectious disease physicians.
Otorhinolaryngology.
Pediatrics.
Pediatric surgery.
Infectious diseases.
Otorhinolaryngology.
Pediatrics.
Pediatric Surgery.
Infectious Diseases.