Overview

First published in 1964, this book has evolved into its present format as a renowned practical and accessible guide for pediatricians, physicians, residents, and nurses involved in pediatric medicine. It adopts a multidisciplinary approach, covering serious child-specific conditions and common clinical situations, and clearly explains good management techniques and treatment of sick children. Key Selling Features: - Contributions from leading specialists at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead - New chapters on obesity and rheumatology - Chapter summaries, checklists, and bulleted lists - Updated growth charts and medication dosage guidelines - Thumb tabs and a two-color internal design for improved readability - Handy pocket size and moisture-proof cover

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Author:   Henry Kilham ,  Shirley Alexander ,  Nicholas Wood ,  David Isaacs
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education / Australia
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 4.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 7.20cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9780070271890

ISBN 10:   0070271895
Pages:   600
Publication Date:   25 June 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

List of contributors Preface 1 Practical paediatrics 2 Laboratory reference ranges 3 Emergencies 4 Nutrition and infant feeding 5 Haematology 6 Pain management 7 Fluid and electrolyte therapy 8 Neonatal medicine 9 Biochemical genetic emergencies 10 Anti-infective drugs and guidelines 11 Fever and severe infections 12 Infectious diseases and immunisation 13 Cardiology 14 Respiratory diseases 15 Endocrinology and diabetes 16 Gastroenterology 17 Neurology and neurosurgery 18 Renal medicine 19 Psychiatry 20 The adolescent patient 21 Oncological emergencies 22 Abuse of children 23 Important skin conditions 24 Ocular emergencies 25 Common ENT conditions 26 Dental and oro-facial emergencies 27 Acute poisoning and envenomation 28 Preparing a child for surgery 29 Sedation for procedures 30 Management of burns 31 General surgery 32 Trauma and orthopaedics 33 Rheumatology 34 Obesity in children and adolescents 35 Growth charts 36 Developmental assessment 37 Dying and death Appendix: medication dosage guidelines Index

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Henry Kilham is a senior staff specialist in General Paediatrics and Respiratory Medicine at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Sydney, NSW. Shirley Alexander is a staff specialist in Weight Management Services and in General Paediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW. She is currently enrolled in a Masters in Public Health at the University of Sydney. Nicholas Wood is a staff specialist in General Paediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, NSW. He is a Senior Research Fellow at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance and is the President of Medecins Sans Frontieres, Australia. David Isaacs is in the Department of Education and Immunology and Infectious Diseases at The Children's Hopsital at Westmead, NSW. He is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney, NSW.

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