Pediatrics: Just the Facts

Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-0-07-141642-9
Verlag: McGraw Hill LLC

Buch, Englisch, 560 Seiten, Format (B × H): 217 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 1330 g

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This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for certification and recertification/maintenance of certification, CME, or for use as a clinical refresher. Featuring the insights of the world’s leading authorities, its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies only the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension. What's more, the content covers the full scope of pediatric practice.LEARN MORE IN LESS TIME!
*Standardized, bulleted format emphasizes key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and differential, and treatment
*Highlights and summarizes only the most important concepts, to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics
*Chapters are logically organized to help focus your study and provide quick access to specific subjects
*Content is organized according to the clinical issues seen in pediatric training and practice.

*Principles of Pediatric Care
*Emergency Pediatrics
*Neonatal Critical Care
*Pediatric Critical Care
*Pediatric Hospital Care
*Allergic and Immunologic Disorders
*Diseases of the Heart and Great Vessels
*Skin Diseases
*Disorders of the Endocrine System
*Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
*Genetic Diseases

*Disorders of the Blood and Blood Cells
*Malignancies
*Infectious Diseases
*Diseases of the Kidney, Ureters, and Bladder
*Neurologic Disorders
*Diseases and Disorders of the Eye
*Diseases of the Bone and Joints
*Respiratory Disorders
*Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders
*Rheumatological and Autoimmune Conditions
*Growth Disorders
*Pediatric DentistryAlso of Interest:

Rudolph et al: Rudolph’s Pediatrics 21st Edition. ISBN: 0-8385-8285-0

Autoren/Hrsg.

Green, Thomas

Franklin, Wayne

Tanz, Robert

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Just the Facts in Pediatrics1.Normal growth and developmenta.Fetus and Prematureb.Newbornc.Infancyd.Early childhood (pre-school)e.Middle childhood (post-school/pre-adol)f.Adolescence2.Nutrition a.Nutritional requirementsb.Infant feedingc.should be in disease processesd.should be in disease processes3.Fluid and electrolytes4.The pediatric history and physical exama.Historyb.Review of systemsc.Family historyd.Physical exam5.Health supervision and preventive care (immuniztions here)a.Newbornb.Infancyc.Early childhoodd.Middle childhoode.Adolescencei. in disease process sectionii.Sexual development in femalesiii.Sexual development in malesiv. in disease process sectionv.Psychological disorders6.Normal Developmental and behavioral pediatricsNewbornInfancyEarly ChildhoodMiddle ChildhoodAdolescence7.Pediatric pharmacology8.Toxicology (I believe that this category should be under emergency medicine)a.Substance abusei.Ethanolii.Volatile substancesiii.Cocaineiv.Opiatesv.Amphetaminesb.Ironc.Leadd.Analgesics/sedativese.Hydrocarbonsf.Caustic agentsg.Carbon monoxide9.Emergency pediatrics (sections on emergencies in each of the following categories: Allergy, Cardiology, Dental, Dermatologic, Endocrine, GI, Genetic (Inborn errors), Hematologic, Oncologic, Infectious, Renal, Neurologic, Ophthalmologic, Orthopaedic, Pulmonary, Rheumatolgic, Psychiatric, Surgical)a.Resuscitationb.Injuriesc.Shaken child 10.Neonatal critical care a.Birth injuryb.Prematurityc.Respiratory Disordersd.Digestive disorderse.Blood disordersf.Urinary track disordersg.Neonatal infections11.Pediatric critical carea.Advanced life supportb.Mechanical ventilationc.Acute respiratory distress syndromed.Near drowninge.Acute neurologic injuryf.Brain deathg.Technology dependent children12.Allergy and immunologya.Allergic rhinitisb.Food allergyc.Drug allergyd.Asthmae.Immunodeficiency13.Cardiology/CT Surgerya.Chest painb.Abnormal Heart Soundsc.Syncope d.Congenital heart disease (Cyanotic/Acyanotic)e.Heart failuref.Cardiomyopathiesg.Acquired Heart Disease (Inflammatory, Infectious, Kawasaki, Rheumatic, SBE)h.Hypertensioni.Hyperlipidemia14.Dentistrya.Preventive dentistryb.Caries15.Dermatologya.Disorders of infancyb.Phacomatosesc.Atopic dermatitisd.Acnee.Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic 16.Endocrinology a.Diabetes mellitusb.Short staturec.Hypoglycemiad.Hypothalamic dysfunctione.Hypothyroid diseasef.Hyperthyroidismg.Adrenal insufficiency17.Gastroenterology and Hepatology/GI Surgery: a.Abdominal painb.Vomitingc.Diarrhead.Constipatione.Jaundice and hepatic failuref.Pancreatitisg.Gastro-esophageal refluxh.Inflammatory bowel disease

Über Autor(innen)

Tanz, Robert
Robert R. Tanz, MD Professor of Pediatrics Director, Diagnostic and Consultation Services Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois Dr. Tanz directs the consult service at Children’s and thus has a wide breadth of clinical knowledge. All three are widely published in the journal literature but this will be their first book.

Green, Thomas
Thomas Green, MD Professor and Chairman of Pediatrics Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois This is a very impressive group of authors. Dr. Green is Chairman of Pediatrics at Northwestern, and Physician-in-Chief at Children’s Memorial Hospital, one of the top pediatric hospitals in the U.S. (He succeeds James Stockman, who left the position to become President of the American Board of Pediatrics).

Franklin, Wayne
Wayne Franklin, MD Physician-Director, CME Programs Associate Professor of Pediatrics Children’s Memorial Hospital/Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois Dr. Franklin is a pediatric cardiologist who coordinates all CME and recertification review activities for Children’s, as such he is expert in the content of the recertification exam and its structure.

Thomas P. Green, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics,Children’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Chicago, ILWayne H. Franklin, MD, MPH,Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics,Division of Cardiology, Children's Memorial Hospital,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Chicago, ILRobert R. Tanz, MD, Professor of Pediatrics,Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine,Attending Physician,Division of General Academic Pediatrics, Children’s Memorial Hospital,Chicago, IL