Pediatrics Recall, Fourth Edition reviews disease entities covered in a pediatric clerkship with rapid Q&A review format. Organized by disease process and involved systems, the text includes descriptions, signs, symptoms, pathophysiology essentials, treatments, and possible outcomes. Topics include basic issues in neonatal and pediatric fluid management, blood products, nutrition, growth, emergencies, and intensive care. One chapter is solely devoted to issues relating to the adolescent patient. Highlights of this edition include new illustrations and updated information on neuroblastoma staging, cancer staging, and vaccines. The pocket size makes it convenient for use on clinical rotations.

SECTION I OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• 1  Introduction
• 2  Pediatric Procedures
• 3  Fluids and Electrolytes
• 4  Blood and Blood Products
• 5  Pediatric Nutrition
• 6  Pediatric Emergencies
• 7  Growth and Development

SECTION II NEWBORN CARE

• 8 Perinatal Care and Evaluation of the Newborn
•  9  Common Clinical Problems
• 10  Diseases of the Newborn
• 11 Newborn Intensive Care: General Considerations

SECTION III AMBULATORY PEDIATRICS

• 12 The Pediatric Physical Examination
• 13  Pediatric Sports Medicine
• 14  Adolescent Medicine

SECTION IV PEDIATRIC DISEASES

• 15  Hematologic Disorders
• 16  Pediatric Cardiology
• 17 Respiratory and Thoracic Disorders
• 18  Head and Neck
• 19  Gastrointestinal Disorders
• 20 Liver and Hepatobiliary Disorders
• 21  Renal Diseases
• 22  Genitourinary Disorders
• 23 Hernias and Abdominal Wall Defects
• 24  Endocrine Disorders
• 25  Neurologic Diseases
• 26  Neoplastic Diseases
• 27 Skin, Soft Tissue, Nail, and Hair Disorders
• 28  Infectious Diseases
• 29  Allergic Diseases
• 30  Genetics

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