Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology

Clinical Handbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology is a pocket handbook written to meet the needs of both newcomers as
well as veteran providers of children with gastroenterology and nutritional problems. Composed of 21 chapters, the
initial chapters address the more common conditions seen in patients and are organized in a framework designed
to provide key assessment features, diagnostic tools, and treatment options. Clinical pearls and key resources draw on
the practical experience of our contributing authors, who are nursing experts in their specialty areas. The final
chapters present key background information on diagnostic studies, medications, and nutritional aspects that provide a
basis for the therapies used in the practice of pediatric gastroenterology. This book is an essential reference
for pediatric gastroenterology health care providers!

Benefits


Written especially for care providers of children with gastroenterology and nutrition issues.

Pocket sized for handy reference.

Presented in table formats to make the essential information easy to find and easy to read.

Convenient access to key assessment features, diagnostic tools, and treatment options.

Clinical pearls and lists of recommended resources from nursing experts in their specialty areas.

Key background information on diagnostic studies, medications, and nutritional aspects of therapies.


Contents


Abdominal Pain

Allergic Conditions of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Celiac Disease

Constipation and Encopresis

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Diarrhea

Failure to Thrive

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The A, B, and C of Hepatitis in Children

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Pediatric Liver Disease

Childhood Obesity

Pancreatitis

Short Bowel Syndrome

Pediatric GI Transplant

Diagnostic Studies

GI Medications

Nutrition in PediatricGastroenterology

Feeding tubes

Growth Charts