Manual of Clinical Problems in Pediatrics With Annotated Key References

Short 3-4 page summaries of a wide range of common and important disorders and problems encountered by clinicians who treat children. Balanced discussions provide information on aetiology, pathophysiology diagnosis and therapy to enable quick, well-informed decision making. Each discussion is followed by a list of annotated references to facilitate more in-depth study of all aspects of the problem. The material is organized as follows: emergencies; growth, development and behaviour; the neonate; cardiovascular disorders; respiratory disorders; gastrointestinal disorders; renal, fluid and electrolyte disorders; endocrine, metabolic and genetic disorders; neuromuscular and orthopaedic disorders; dermatologic disorders; rheumatologic, vasculitic and multisystem disorders; haematologic disorders; neoplastic disorders; immunity and infectious diseases.;New to this edition is material on common dermatologic and orthopaedic problems as well as expanded coverage of adolescent issues. All chapters have been revised and updated. Annotated references allow readers to identify further sources of information.