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Maternity • Pediatrics
ManualofAmbulatoryPediatrics,SixthEdition
RoseW. Boynton, RN, CPNP
978-0-7817-8874-8 • February2009 • Spiralbound •5.25” x8.375” •624pp. • 19 Illus.
This pocket-sized manual is a concise, ready reference for well-child
care, a compilationof themost commonmanagement problems seen
in an average pediatric practice, and a drug reference. Part I provides
comprehensiveguidelines forwell-childvisits frombirth toadolescence
along with management guidelines for common childrearing issues.
This part has a new,more streamlined format in theSixth Editionwith
an emphasis onprevention. Part II providesmanagement protocols for
themost commonlyoccurringchildhood illnesses.Thisedition includes
new material on behavioral problems and common childrearing
concerns, childhood obesity, food allergies, ADHD, sleep problems,
andpeer pressure. Part III provides a concise reviewof commonlyused
pharmaceuticals in pediatric practice, using both generic and trade
names.
Features
• Appendices providequick reference for avarietyofmust-have
information including immunization schedules, asthma treatment
guidelines, labvalues, andmore.
• Commonpediatricproblems section isorganized consistently
throughout usingboldheadings.
• Easy-to-accessoutline format.
• Educationpoints arebrief, yet provide solidguidance for bothnurse
practitioner andpatient.
• Pharmaceutical referenceprovidesmonograph-styledrug
informationon commonlyuseddrugs for pediatricpatients.
• Well-childvisit guidelines providequickoverviewof key issues to
cover invisit.