The Short Textbook of Pediatrics

Includes Bibliographical references and Index

Section 1: Introduction to PediatricsPediatrics: Contemporary TrendsSection 2: Core PediatricsPediatric History-taking and Physical (Clinical) Examination 3. Normal GrowthGrowth DisordersDevelopmentDevelopmental, Behavioral and Psychiatric DisordersAdolescent MedicinePediatric-related BiostatisticsCommunity PediatricsImmunizationNutritional RequirementsInfant and Young Child FeedingMalnutritionVitaminsMicronutrients/Trace Elements/MineralsFluid, Electrolytes and Acid-base Balance and DisturbancesSection 3: Neonatology NeonatologySection 4: Pediatric Infections Viral InfectionsBacterial InfectionsFungal InfectionsProtozoal Infections and InfestationsHeliminthic Infections and InfestationsIntrauterine InfectionsNosocomial, Anaerobic and Opportunistic InfectionsFever SpectrumSection 5: Pediatric SubspecialtiesPediatric PulmonologyPediatric CardiologyPediatric NeurologyPediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Hepatology and PancreatologyPediatric NephrologyPediatric HematologyPediatric OncologyPediatric ImmunologyPediatric RheumatologyPediatric DermatologyAccidental PoisoningEnvenomationPediatric EndocrinologyGenetics in Health and DiseaseInborn Errors of MetabolismNeuromuscular DisordersSection 6: Allied SpecialitiesPediatric OphthalmologyPediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) ProblemsPediatric Dental Problems

This fully revised, extended new edition of a popular textbook is now more reader friendly, state-of-the-art, and practice oriented. The hallmarks of the earlier editions – brief yet fully comprehensive, a simple and straightforward, easy to understand style – have been retained. It includes a number of new chapters, hundreds of new images.