Title: Nelson textbook of pediatrics /
Authors: Kliegman, Robert; Stanton, Bonita.; St. Geme, Joseph W.; Schor, Nina Felice.; Behrman, Richard E., 1931-
Year: 2016
Subjects: Pediatrics; Pediatrics
Abstract: After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric healthcare throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. New chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout - along with regular online updates personally selected by Dr. Kliegman - ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies. -- from back cover.
Contents: V. 1 -- Pt. I: The field of pediatrics -- Pt. II: Growth, development, and behavior -- Pt. III: Behavioral and psychiatric disorders -- Pt. IV: Learning disorders -- Pt. V: Children with special needs -- Pt. VI: Nutrition -- Pt. VII: Fluid and electrolyte disorders -- Pt. VIII: Pediatric drug therapy -- Pt. IX: The acutely ill child -- Pt. X: Human genetics -- Pt. XI: Metabolic disorders -- Pt. XII: The fetus and the neonatal infant -- Pt. XIII: Adolescent medicine -- Pt. XIV: Immunology -- Pt. XV: Allergic disorders -- Pt. XVI: Rheumatic diseases of childhood -- Pt. XVII: Infectious diseases -- V. 2 -- Pt. XVIII: The digestive system -- Pt. XIX: Respiratory system -- Pt. XX: The cardiovascular system -- Pt. XXI: Diseases of the blood -- Pt. XXII: Cancer and benign tumors -- Pt. XXIIII: Nephrology -- Pt. XXIV: Urologic disorders in infants and children -- Pt. XXV: Gynecologic problems of childhood -- Pt. XXVI: The endocrine system -- Pt. XXVII: The nervous system -- Pt. XXVIII: Neuromuscular disorders -- Pt. XXIX: Disorders of the eye -- Pt. XXX: The ear -- Pt. XXXI: The skin -- Pt. XXXII: Bone and joint disorders -- Pt. XXXIII: Rehabilitation medicine -- Pt. XXXIV: Environmental health hazards -- Pt. XXXV: Laboratory medicine.