A Manual of Essential Pediatrics (Paperback)  | Released: 2013-07-26

A Manual of Essential Pediatrics, Second Edition, the revised and updated edition provides essential state of the art information on childcare right from birth to adolescence. The book serves as a practical guide to pediatricians for the diagnosis and treatment of common disorders and diseases of neonates, children and adolescents. The author has used his experience of over 50 years to cover core pediatric topics such as growth and development, behavior and developmental disorders, common day to day illnesses, immunizations and nutrition in a simple and succinct manner. The book includes chapters on the developing subspecialties of cardiology, neurology, nephrology, endocrinology, hemato - oncology and community pediatrics.Key FeaturesBased on the recommendations of the Medical Council of India.A step by step guide to procedures and supportive care relevant to common pediatric diseases.Commonly Asked Questions provided at the end of each chapter enable students to reinforce basic concepts in pediatrics and face the challenge of examinations with confidence.Incorporates standard guidelines and protocols of WHO, UNICEF and IAPA large number of tables, diagrams and photographs, algorithms, flowcharts and practical tips help in better understanding of critical information, enabling students and residents to make an early diagnosis and promptly manage common pediatric disorders.Special emphasis on neonatology, infectious diseases, infant feeding and nutritional disorders, which form the core of clinical pediatrics in most developing countries.