Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics-8판

Part of the highly regarded Nelson family of pediatric references, Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 8th Edition, is a
concise, focused resource for medical students, pediatric residents, PAs, and nurse practitioners. Ideal for pediatric
residencies, clerkships, and exams, this 8th Edition offers a readable, full-color format; high-yield, targeted
chapters; and new features that make it even more user-friendly for today`s in-training professionals or practitioners.
* Focuses on the core knowledge you need to know, while also providing complete coverage of recent advances in
pediatrics. Coverage includes normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and
prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders.
* Includes new Pearls for Practitioners bullets at the end of each section, providing key clinical points and treatment
information.
* Features well written, high-yield coverage throughout, following COMSEP curriculum guidelines relevant to your
pediatric clerkship or rotation.
* Uses a full-color format with images and numerous new tables throughout, so you can easily visualize complex
information.
* Provides real-world insights from chapter authors who are also Clerkship Directors, helping you gain the knowledge
and skills necessary to succeed both in caring for patients and in preparing for clerkship or in-service examinations.
* Includes Student Consult access which features the full contents of the book, now integrated with select decision-
making algorithms from Pediatric Decision-Making Strategies by Pomeranz et al. (ISBN: 978-0-323-29854-4), online at
Student Consult.





Section 1 Profession of Pediatrics

Section 2 Growth and Development

Section 3 Behavioral Disorders

Section 4 Psychiatric Disorders

Section 5 Psychosocial Issues

Section 6 Pediatric Nutrition and Nutritional Disorders

Section 7 Fluids and Electrolytes

Section 8 Acutely Ill or Injured Child

Section 9 Human Genetics and Dysmorphology

Section 10 Metabolic Disorders

Section 11 Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

Section 12 Adolescent Medicine

Section 13 Immunology

Section 14 Allergy

Section 15 Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood

Section 16 Infectious Diseases

Section 17 Digestive System

Section 18 Respiratory System

Section 19 Cardiovascular System

Section 20 Hematology

Section 21 Oncology

Section 22 Nephrology and Urology

Section 23 Endocrinology

Section 24 Neurology

Section 25 Dermatology

Section 26 Orthopedics

Index