families. It includes coverage of all major pediatric medical and surgical conditions in an alphabetical format. Diagnostic tests and procedures are covered in a separate section. A comprehensive appendix rounds out the book.Compact and user-friendly reference to pediatric disorders and procedures, organized alphabetically for quick reference.Features detailed information for nearly 90 of the most common pediatric diseases and disorders including attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, diabetes mellitus, fractures, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, leukemia, renal failure, sudden infant death syndrome, and urinary tract infections.Consistent format throughout covers all necessary information, including pathophysiology, incidence, clinical manifestations, complications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical or surgical management, assessment, diagnoses, interventions, discharge planning and home care instructions, client outcomes, and references.The Pediatric Diagnosis and Procedures section includes 10 topics such as cardiac catheterization, computed tomography (CT), electrocardiography, endoscopy, intravenous pyelogram, and peritoneal dialysis.Numerous appendices present helpful information on growth and development, immunizations, laboratory values, abbreviations, height and weight growth curves, pain in children, psychosocial interventions, and home care.Information has been revised and updated for accuracy.Appendix information, specifically growth charts and immunization information, updated to reflect current documentation.Expanded content on community resources.

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