Publisher's Synopsis
IAP Textbook of Pediatrics is the latest edition of this extensive textbook, which highlights the substantial advances in preventive and therapeutic care in paediatrics since the last edition.
The book is divided into 21 chapters, beginning with basic concepts of childcare, care of the newborn, and a chapter on growth and development. Subsequent chapters cover nutrition, immunity, immunisation and infectious diseases. The middle part of the book covers diseases of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems, as well as the liver, kidney, urinary tract, and blood. Later chapters cover endocrinology, genetics, and adolescence amongst other topics.
This edition has been thoroughly revised and reorganised into a single volume, enhanced by nearly 1200 full colour images and illustrations which allow for quick and easy reference. New content and topics in this edition include new IAP growth charts, human milk banking, and survival of childhood cancer.
Key Points
- Latest edition of extensive guide to preventive and therapeutic care in paediatrics
- Previous edition published 2013 (9789350259450)
- 1168 full colour images and illustrations
