
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.<br/>Key Features:<br/>* Includes well-baby and well-child care<br/>* Presents common problems as well as rare, life threatening situations<br/>* Covers prevention, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation from birth to age 18<br/><br/>* Provides evidence necessary to support clinical decision making<br/>* Accompanied by a CD-ROM with the complete text and illustrations of the book, in fully searchable PDF files<br/><br/>Audience: Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners
Page Count:
466
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
ISBN-10:
1550090879
ISBN-13:
9781550090871
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