The third edition of this popular quick reference guide delivers practical, action-oriented clinical solutions to use during or between patient encounters. Contains need-to-know information and advice on nearly 200 topic areas of current pediatric care—everything from abdominal pain and asthma to failure to thrive and fever of unknown origin to pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

The authoritative AAP content is presented in a concise bulleted format to quickly help you locate information.

Regardless of the patient presentation you’re confronted with, you’ll have quick access to the help you need to

Efficiently evaluate signs and symptoms, including emotional and behavioral problems.
Order screening/diagnostic tests.
Implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
Prescribe safe and effective medications.
Recommend proven prevention measures.

Each topic covers key aspects of pediatric care, including:

Definition
Differential diagnosis
Laboratory evaluation
Imaging
Diagnostic procedures
Treatment approach
Specific treatments
When to refer
When to admit
Follow-up
Complications
Prognosis
Prevention

About the Author

Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, FAAP is professor of pediatrics, vice chair for academic affairs and chair of the promotion and tenure committee for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio. Prior to this he served as the professor of pediatrics, the vice chair of education in the department of pediatrics at Wayne State University and Designated Institutional Official for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan from 2003 to 2019.
Dr Kamat has authored and co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed manuscripts, review articles, book chapters and case reports. He serves on the editorial board of three journals and is an ad hoc manuscript reviewer for many journals. He is editor of 7 books and currently serves as the editor-in-chief of Pediatric Care Online, an on-line resource of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr Kamat is active in multiple national and international medical societies. Currently he serves on the planning committee of National Conference and Exhibition of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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