American Academy Of Pediatrics Textbook Of Pediatric Care

The definitive manual of pediatric medicine - completely updated with 75 new chapters and e-book access.

"The AAP's authoritative guide to the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions." -- Provided by publisher.

Completely updated, this popular pocket guide provides commonly used reference ranges and values spanning birth through adolescence; plus, data needed for treatment of preterm and other newborns. This resource helps reduce search time for reference ranges and other critical values to optimize patient assessment and treatment. TOPICS INCLUDE Conversions (conversion formulas and temperature conversions) Assessment scales and scoring (Apgar and New Ballard scoring and pain scales) Growth charts Blood pressure ranges Clinical chemistry values Immunization and periodicity schedules Hyperbilirubinemia management Rate and gap calculations Nutrition, formula preparation, and caloric counts Umbilical vein and artery catheterization measurements Dosages and levels of common antibiotic and antiseizure medications Plus, much more...

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an educational program jointly sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA). This updated edition reflects the 2015 AAP/AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care of the Neonate. Full color.

This guide has been developed jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and is designed for use by all personnel involved in the care of pregnant women, their foetuses, and their neonates.

Covering the specific care needs of children in hospital settings, this edition provides guidance for the caregiver from the initial evaluation through post-release treatment and follow-up. Eighteen new chapters ensure coverage of the most current conditions and concerns.

Proper childhood nutrition can be the bedrock of lifelong health. This AAP manual makes clear policies and procedures for the best nutrition for well children as well as those with metabolic abnormalities and serious illnesses.