Publisher's Synopsis
For over three decades Ghai Essential Pediatrics has been a widely-trusted resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of pediatrics. With contributions from more than 30 national and international experts, the eighth edition is thoroughly revised to ensure that the reader has access to up-to-date information on the diagnosis and therapy. Continued emphasis isrecognition and management of common pediatric conditions.Liberal use of algorithms integrating strategies for evaluation and management.Comprehensive tables highlighting important differential diagnoses and management.Thoroughly revised chapters on fluid and electrolyte disturbances, infections, diseases of gastrointestinal system, nutrition, malignancies, disorders of cardiovascular system and inborn errors of metabolism.Reorganized and revised chapters on immunization, newborn infants, disorders of kidney and urinary tract, rational drug therapy and medical procedures.Presents fresh perspectives with multiple new contributing authors.An accompanying CD provides resource of clinical photographs, radiographs and algorithms to enhance learning and also support teaching.
