Practical Paediatrics

This is a comprehensive textbook of paediatrics that describes childhood disease within the context of social determinants of illness, such as genetic origins and social factors. The emphasis is on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem viewpoint, making it suitable for any problem-based learning style of curriculum. The new 6th edition is more comprehensive and more concise; the clinical focus is made even stronger with clinical examples. There are more images, and the full text is online at StudentConsult, along with self-assessment, further reading and web links. New co-editor, Mike South Fully updated, rewritten and extended detailed treatment of paediatric illnesses, arranged by systems. Takes into account social factors in paediatrics - the family, problems of adolescence, etc. Clinical examples - clearly signposted - are used throughout. New chapters include obesity in children and adolescents, child health in a global context, child and adolescent gynaecology. Online version of text available on Student Consult. Self-assessment section and further reading, as well as web links, now online.

This is the seventh edition of a highly regarded, major textbook of paediatrics. Key features Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Clinical examples throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text New to this edition: 51 new chapter authors All chapters brought up to date with major re-writes of several chapters New chapter on Sleep Problems New chapter on Refugee Health Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Over 500 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations care. Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view.. Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Contextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors. Clinical example boxes throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations

Approach to Practical Pediatrics loved to read as an undergraduate and postgraduate student in pediatrics. This book reflects a simplified approach to clinical cases in pediatrics. New chapters packed with information and practical tips have been added on Anthropometry, Health Indicators, High-risk Newborns, and Leukemia. Detailed and updated information have been added about asthma devices in chapter on Instruments while vaccine controversies and newer vaccines have been discussed in chapter on Immunization. This book also covers new ground about differential diagnosis of hepatosplenomegaly, management of thalassemia and simplified approach to paraplegia. Chapter on Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM) includes recent IAP/WHO guidelines on management of severely malnourished child while chapter on Cardiovascular System includes simplified approach for diagnosis of congenital heart diseases (CHD), recent guidelines on management of CHD and rheumatic heart disease in children. This book helps readers to achieve my goal of learning maximum without wasting time in searching answers from different sources.

This is the seventh edition of a highly regarded, major textbook of paediatrics. Key features Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view.. Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Contextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors. Clinical example boxes throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Over 500 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations Empahasis on differential diagnosis from a presenting-problem point of view.. Covers the social and preventative aspects of child health Covers the common diseases of childhood and their treatment with a presenting-problem approach Contextualises the disease in description of social, genetic and epidemiological factors. Clinical example boxes throughout Key learning points in Practical Points boxes throughout Clearly sign-posted text Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggetions Links to other helpful online resources Additional illustrations 51 new chapter authors New chapter on sleep problems New chapter on refugee health All chapters updated, with several major re-writes Plus Free online access to the whole book through www.studentconsult.com, where you will also find: Nearly 400 interactive self-assessment questions Further reading suggestions Helpful references Additional illustration

Winner of the Paediatrics category at the BMA Book Awards 2015 About to start a paediatrics rotation? Working with children for the first time? Thinking about a career in paediatrics? The Hands-on Guide to Practical Paediatrics is the ultimate practical guide for medical students encountering paediatrics for the first time, junior doctors thinking about working with children, and new paediatric trainees. It’s full of vital information on practical procedures, prescribing for young patients, and communicating with children and young people, as well as guidance on the paediatric training programme and paediatrics as a career. Full of clinical tips, and covering key information on developmental stages, common paediatric emergencies and ethical dilemmas, and child protection, The Hands-on Guide to Practical Paediatrics is also supported by online resources including practice prescribing scenarios and video content at www.wileyhandsonguides.com/paediatrics Take the stress out of paediatrics with The Hands-on Guide!

This invaluable reference is designed to fulfill the immediate need of undergraduates and residents to learn the nuances of case presentation, examination, and viva-voce in a simple and concise manner. It provides most aspects of clinical and practical paediatrics with the required understanding of various important and common diseases in children through real cases - Updated and mapped content as per the latest clinical guidelines and competency-based curriculum - Describes clinical aspects, appropriate investigations, and management in a concise manner for easy retention and reference during the clinical exam - A chapter on COVID-19 in children - Includes new topics on EEG, ECG, echocardiography, and CT/MRI in an easy-to-learn format - Provides communication strategies for counseling the patients or families - Enhances practical learning of paediatrics through - Charts on growth in children, blood pressure, and neonatal resuscitation - Chapters on X-rays, laboratory reports including those of EEG, echocardiography, CT and MRI, drug doses, and instruments - Added many pictures, tables, boxes, and flow diagrams to enable easy registration and recall of the clinical aspects - Complimentary digital resources available on MedEnact

Designed for residents and clinicians in paediatric emergencies occurring in day-to-day practice and emphasizes the management of neonatal and childhood convulsions, CNS infections, diarrhea with dehydration, pneumonia and childhood wheezing, poisoning, coma and shock,The book also includes chapters on nutrition, practical procedures and drug formulary to facilitate a thorough coverage of paediatrics for practitioners. About the Author : - N. SATHY, is currently serving as Chief Consultant Paediatrician, G.G. Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram. She had earlier served as the Chief Paediatrician and Head of Neonatology in the same institute. Before joining G.G. Hospital, she was involved in teaching and research in Trivandrum Medical College. She worked as Professor and Head, Department of paediatrics in this college till college till her retirement in 1994.