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Maternity • Pediatrics
Manual of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Sixth Edition
Rose W. Boynton, RN, CPNP
978-0-7817-8874-8 • February 2009 • Spiralbound • 5.25” x 8.375” • 624 pp. • 19 Illus.
This pocket-sized manual is a concise, ready reference for well-child
care, a compilation of the most common management problems seen
in an average pediatric practice, and a drug reference. Part I provides
comprehensive guidelines for well-child visits from birth to adolescence
along with management guidelines for common childrearing issues.
This part has a new, more streamlined format in the Sixth Edition with
an emphasis on prevention. Part II provides management protocols for
the most commonly occurring childhood illnesses. This edition includes
new material on behavioral problems and common childrearing
concerns, childhood obesity, food allergies, ADHD, sleep problems,
and peer pressure. Part III provides a concise review of commonly used
pharmaceuticals in pediatric practice, using both generic and trade
names.
Features
• Appendices provide quick reference for a variety of must-have
information including immunization schedules, asthma treatment
guidelines, lab values, and more.
• Common pediatric problems section is organized consistently
throughout using bold headings.
• Easy-to-access outline format.
• Education points are brief, yet provide solid guidance for both nurse
practitioner and patient.
• Pharmaceutical reference provides monograph-style drug
information on commonly used drugs for pediatric patients.
• Well-child visit guidelines provide quick overview of key issues to
cover in visit.