Quick Reference Guide to Pediatric Care, 3rd Ed.

The third edition of this popular quick reference guide delivers practical, action-oriented clinical solutions to use during or between patient encounters. Contains need-to-know information and advice on nearly 200 topic areas of current pediatric care--everything from abdominal pain and asthma to failure to thrive and fever of unknown origin to pneumonia and urinary tract infections. The authoritative AAP content is presented in a concise bulleted format to quickly help you locate information. Regardless of the patient presentation you're confronted with, you'll have quick access to the help you need to -Efficiently evaluate signs and symptoms, including emotional and behavioral problems. -Order screening/diagnostic tests. -Implement evidence-based intervention strategies. -Prescribe safe and effective medications. -Recommend proven prevention measures. Each topic covers key aspects of pediatric care, including: -Definition -Differential diagnosis -Laboratory evaluation -Imaging -Diagnostic procedures -Treatment approach -Specific treatments -When to refer -When to admit -Follow-up -Complications -Prognosis -Prevention