Author Description

Designed for busy clinicians delivering primary health care to children, this is the first book devoted to, evidence-based pediatric diagnosis and treatment. Prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation are all covered in depth. The emphasis is on those problems, commonly seen in practice. The authors cover evidence-based material on everything from well-child care and management of upper respiratory infections to seizures and severe asthma. In each chapter the reader will find solid evidence to support a specific clinical course of action, with references to pertinent clinical trials. A critical appraisal of the literature is featured. Key Features: * Includes well-baby and well-child care * Presents common problems as well as rare, life threatening situations * Covers prevention, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation from birth to age 18 * Provides evidence necessary to support clinical decision making * Accompanied by a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF files Audience: Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners