Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set 20th Edition by Robert M. Kliegman MD , Bonita F. Stanton MD , Joseph W. St. Geme III MD , & 1 more eBook PDF
After more than 75 years, Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of pediatric care. Embracing the new advances in science as well as the time-honored art of pediatric practice, this classic reference provides the essential information that practitioners and other care providers involved in pediatric health care throughout the world need to understand to effectively address the enormous range of biologic, psychologic, and social problems that our children and youth may face. Brand-new chapters and comprehensive revisions throughout ensure that you have the most recent information on diagnosis and treatment of pediatric diseases based on the latest recommendations and methodologies.
“The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world.” Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015
“All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money..truly a textbook for the global community” Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015
- Form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible using evidence-based medicine and astute clinical experiences from leading international authors―many new to this edition.
- A NEW two-volume layout provides superior portability and exceptional ease of use.
- Gain a more complete perspective. Along with a broader emphasis on imaging and molecular diagnoses and updated references, the new edition includes an increased focus on international issues to ensure relevance in pediatrics practice throughout the world.
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- Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease.
- Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis.
- Recognize, diagnose, and manage genetic and acquired conditions more effectively. A new Rehabilitation section with 10 new chapters, including: Evaluation of the Child for Rehabilitative Services; Severe Traumatic Brain Injury; Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Crisis Management; Spasticity; Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy; Traumatic and Sports-Related Injuries; Meningomyelocele; Health and Wellness for Children with Disabilities.Effectively apply the latest techniques and approaches with complete updates throughout 35 new chapters, including: Innovations in Addressing Child Health and Survival in Low Income Settings; Developmental Domains and Theories of Cognition; The Reggio Emilia Educational Approach Catatonia ; Refeeding Syndrome; Altitude-associated Illness; Genetic Approaches to Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases; Healthcare-Associated Infections; Intrapartum and Peripartum Infections; Bath salts and other drugs of abuse; Small Fiber Polyneuropathy; Microbiome; Kingella kingae; Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalomyopathy; Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease; Plagiocephaly; CNS Vasculitis; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture; and Sports-Related Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Manage the transition to adult healthcare for children with chronic diseases through discussions of the overall health needs of patients with congenital heart defects, diabetes, and cystic fibrosis.
- Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
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Review
“…the textbook remains a leading reference, second to none in the world. It can be recommended wholeheartedly to every pediatrician, and it is a “must have for every medical student and fellow in pediatric training.
“This is an excellent and comprehensive resource for students, house staff, practitioners, and other caretakers of infants, children, and adolescents. The editors and authors have done an outstanding job of providing an updated print and online version of a classic. I enjoyed accessing and working through the online version and will continue to use this book as an essential resource, just as the editors have stated in their preface.” Reviewed by Joseph R. Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) for Doody’s Review Service. Doody’s Score: 96, 4 Stars!
“In keeping with the traditional responsibility acquired the current Edition has ensured that the essentials of pediatric medicine knowledge base relevant to practitioners is provided as well as modern approach of evidence base health care across the world , and across the entire child population world-wide is covered . The coverage of such a wide range of subjects relating to child health makes this textbook still the gold standard and companion for all pediatricians across the world.” Reviewed by Neel Kamal, Sept 2015 “All in all, this is an excellent and detailed paediatric review textbook which represents excellent value for money. Now in a mature 20th edition and up to date, it is an excellent resource which offers print and digital access all bundled within the purchase price.” Reviewed by glycosmedia.com, Sept 2015
“…the textbook remains a leading reference, second to none in the world. It can be recommended wholeheartedly to every pediatrician, and it is a “must have” for every medical student and fellow in pediatric training.”
–Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Editor in Chief, Prof. Ulrich Wahn
- Understand the principles of therapy and which drugs and dosages to prescribe for every disease.
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